Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter has reportedly passed away. He was 85 years old.
The court’s announcement did not list a cause of death but said Souter “died peacefully” at home in New Hampshire, where he has lived since stepping down from the court.
“Justice David Souter served our Court with great distinction for nearly twenty years,” Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement.
“He brought uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service,” Roberts continued. “After retiring to his beloved New Hampshire in 2009, he continued to render significant service to our branch by sitting regularly on the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for more than a decade. He will be greatly missed.”
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