Current age and vital status
As of 2025, Sandra Day O'Connor would be 95 years old if she were alive. In reality, she died on December 1, 2023, at age 93 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and retiring in 2006. This status clarifier records her confirmed dates and counters any confusion about her current status.
Key biographical timeline
Below is a compact timeline of verified milestones related to Sandra Day O'Connor's life and service, useful for age and status context.
| Date or Period | Event | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 1930 | Born in El Paso, Texas | Establishes birth year for age calculations |
| 1952 | Earned BA in economics from Stanford University | Academic foundation before law |
| 1952 | Earned LL.B. from Stanford Law School | Legal training milestone |
| 1981 | Appointed Associate Justice by Ronald Reagan | First woman on U.S. Supreme Court |
| 1981 | Took seat on September 25 | Began historic service |
| 2006 | Retreated from active service on January 31 | Transitioned to senior status and later retirement |
| December 1, 2023 | Died in Phoenix, Arizona | Confirmed death at age 93 |
Calculating her age at death and today
Using verified dates, Sandra Day O'Connor was 93 years old at death in 2023. If she were alive in 2025, she would turn 95 on March 26, 2025. These calculations derive from her confirmed birth and death dates.
Age points based on verified dates
- Born March 26, 1930
- Died December 1, 2023, at age 93
- Would be 95 in 2025 if alive
- Served 25 years on the U.S. Supreme Court (1951 service-related milestones not applicable; appointed 1981, retired 2006)
Confirmation of death and legacy context
Multiple authoritative sources, including official Supreme Court communications and news reports from 2023, confirm her death in December 2023 at age 93. She remained influential after retirement, participating in civic education and public service until her death. No credible reports suggest she is still alive.
Common points of confusion
Some may misremember her status due to her long public presence or conflate her with other figures. Others might encounter outdated information predating 2023. This status clarifier resolves such ambiguity by stating she is deceased and providing the verified timeline.
Age summary and reference
Sandra Day O'Connor's age can be stated as 93 at her death in 2023; if alive in 2025, she would be 95. These numbers derive from her confirmed birth in 1930 and death in 2023. This reference serves as a durable, evergreen clarification of her age and status.