Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85

Former Justice David Souter has died at the age of 85, the Supreme Court announced on Friday.

Souter, who was appointed by former President George H.W. Bush, served in the court from 1990 until he retired in 2009.

Sitting Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said that Souter served with 'great distinction' and brought 'uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service.'

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