Sarah Weddington, lawyer who successfully argued Roe v. Wade to Supreme Court, has died at 76
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Sarah Weddington, the Texas lawyer who successfully argued the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade, has died at the age of 76. Susan Hays, a former student who is now running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, confirmed Weddington's death, as did a cousin.
The cause of death has not been determined, her cousin, Pete Weddington, said in a statement.
Hays described Weddington as the "best writing instructor I ever had, and a great mentor."
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