Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court justice who served on the nation's highest court for 27 years, died Friday, Sept. 18 at age 87.
A champion of womens' rights and equality for all, Ginsburg — nicknamed "The Notorious R.B.G." — became a pop culture reference point in recent years due in part to films about her groundbreaking work in law and government (On The Basis Of Sex, RBG), andKate McKinnon's portrayal of her on Saturday Night Live strengthened her appeal to younger generations.
Because she's been a hero to supporters of causes such as marriage equality and reproductive rights, she's unsurprisingly become celebrated in Hollywood — particularly as one of the remaining liberal judges on the bench.