The stars have rushed to pay tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death was announced last night.
The 87-year-old died due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer while surrounded by family at her home.
The heavyweight American politician announced in July that she was undergoing chemotherapy for lesions on her liver, after suffering five bouts of cancer beginning in 1999.
The Supreme Court announced her passing on Friday night sparking an outpouring of tributes.
Justin Theroux – a members of the cast of the film of her life On the Basis of Sex – was one of the first to acknowledge Ginsburg’s passing.
“I am heartbroken,” he wrote on Instagram alongside pictures meeting the gender activist.
“I have no words for the hole that has just been blown through us. Thank you for your service Justice Ginsburg.
“We’ll miss you RBG. I love you Ruth.”
Mariah Carey said she changed the world, writing on Instagram: “Thank you for a lifetime of service. Thank you for changing history. We will never let it be undone. RIP RBG.”
Katy Perry also expressed her sadness via Twitter, writing: “#RIPRBG” with a broken heart emoji.
Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer also wrote on twitter: “She tried to hang in there for us!! Soar on angel’s wings.”
Cara Delevingne posted a picture of the no-nonsense politician holding up her fist in a show of solidarity and said: “Trailblazer. Icon. Legend. Role model. Fighter. The true definition of an empowered woman – this is a heartbreaking loss for us all. Please, please, please VOTE in her honour.”
Katy Perry also expressed her condolences via Twitter, writing: ‘#RIPRBG’ with a broken heart emoji.
Star Wars legendMark Hamill posted: “Gut wrenching loss…Could 2020 be any more brutal and cruel? #RIPRuthBaderGinsburg.”
Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr shared a picture of the late judge alongside one of her famous quotes.
The actor said: “‘Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.’ RIP, RBG.”
Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Visage said Ms Ginsburg’s death left a “massive hole in democracy”.
She wrote: “You, my lady, were a beacon of strength, light, hope and love!!!! You are appreciated more than you will ever know.”
Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993 and served more than 27 years on the Court – becoming a legal, cultural and feminist icon.
Her departure could dramatically alter the ideological balance of the court, which currently has a 5-4 conservative majority, by moving it further to the right.
Just days before her death, Justice Ginsburg dictated this statement to her granddaughter Clara Spera, saying: “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.”
Donald Trump learned of her death from reporters, after leaving a rally in Minnesota.
The president was asked him for a comment as he boarded a plane Friday evening.
“She just died? Wow. I didn’t know that, you’re telling me now for the first time,” he said.