John Jay O'Connor | |
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 O'Connor in 2004 | |
| Born | John Jay O'Connor III January 10, 1930 |
| Died | November 11, 2009 (aged 79) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (BA, LLB) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
John Jay O'Connor III (January 10, 1930 – November 11, 2009) was an American lawyer and the husband of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the court.[1] O'Connor, a prominent lawyer in Arizona, suffered from Alzheimer's disease during his later life. His illness played a significant role in Sandra Day O'Connor's 2005 decision to retire from the Supreme Court.[1]
- ^ a b Hevesi, Dennis (2009-11-11). "John J. O'Connor III, Husband of Former Justice, Is Dead at 79". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-12-07.