By — Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sandra-day-oconnor-announces-likely-alzheimers-diagnosis Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis Politics Oct 23, 2018 10:25 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, says she has the beginning stages of dementia and “probably Alzheimer’s disease.” O’Connor made the announcement in a letter Tuesday. She said that her diagnosis was made “some time ago” and that as her condition has progressed she is “no longer able to participate in public life.” O’Connor, 88, was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and took her seat on the court in 1981. She announced her retirement in 2005. O’Connor’s announcement came a day after a story by The Associated Press that she had stepped back from public life. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Jessica Gresko, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, says she has the beginning stages of dementia and “probably Alzheimer’s disease.” O’Connor made the announcement in a letter Tuesday. She said that her diagnosis was made “some time ago” and that as her condition has progressed she is “no longer able to participate in public life.” O’Connor, 88, was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and took her seat on the court in 1981. She announced her retirement in 2005. O’Connor’s announcement came a day after a story by The Associated Press that she had stepped back from public life. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now