Sen. Dianne Feinstein Dead At 90

By Susie Madrak — September 29, 2023

Not unexpected, since her health has been frail for a long time. But she was a real trailblazer, and made a path for so many women in politics. Via ABC7 News:

SAN FRANCISCO -- Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at 90 years old, ABC7 Insider Phil Matier has confirmed. Her career was one of many firsts. She was the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman mayor of San Francisco, and one of two of the first women elected to the U.S. Senate from California.

"Dianne Feinstein, right from the start, was an icon for women in politics," said former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Senator Chuck Schumer adds, "She's a legend. A legend in California as the first woman senator. A legend in the Senate. She was the leader on so many different issues."

The senior senator of my home state of California, Dianne Feinstein, has passed away at age 90. She was a trailblazer and a leading advocate for an assault weapons ban. May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) September 29, 2023

I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein. She was a force for good and a titan of American politics. My deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and constituents. She will be missed. Rest in Peace Senator. https://t.co/PwLqZQcLwA

— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) September 29, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has died at the age of 90.

"She was the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman mayor of San Francisco, and one of two of the first women elected to the U.S. Senate from California."https://t.co/X7EWQI2IF2 pic.twitter.com/4oOYIk9SpC

— The Recount (@therecount) September 29, 2023

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