John Jay O'Connor
American lawyer (1930–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with John J. O'Connor.
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]
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Born | John Jay O'Connor III (1930-01-10)January 10, 1930 |
Died | November 11, 2009(2009-11-11) (aged 79) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Alma mater | Stanford University (BA, LLB) |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
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