A Salute To Edie Windsor's Signature Style
Edith “Edie” Windsor, who was plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that paved the way for the nationwide legalization of same sex marriage, died Tuesday at age 88.
The long-time activist, who married her longtime partner and first wife Thea Spyer in Canada in 2007, sued the federal government after Spyer died in 2009 and Windsor was charged with an inheritance tax of $363,000 ― a tax she would have not incurred had their marriage been recognized.
Her case ended up in the Supreme Court, which ruled 5-4 that the section of the Defense of Marriage Act that recognized a “spouse” as only pertaining to a marriage between a man and woman was unconstitutional.
Post-death tributes began pouring in immediately for Windsor, who was an icon in the LGBTQ community and beyond thanks to her unwavering work toward equality. She made every public appearance with grace, elegance and her iconic style. She was often seen in a full power suit, but it was her accessories that gave her her own signature flair. Pink hats, scarves and pearl necklaces served as the hallmarks of her style.
Take a look back at her signature style moments below.
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Rest in peace Edith Windsor. We'll be grateful to you for the rest of our lives... https://t.co/RvisofSlBB
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) September 12, 2017
Very sad to read of Edith Windsor's passing. Our world is better for her life. Keeping her wife Judith, all her family & friends in my heart https://t.co/K3HebHZhyb
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) September 12, 2017
In standing up for herself, Edie also stood up for millions of Americans and their rights. May she rest in peace. https://t.co/9nNazdmnPP
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 12, 2017
I don't know how to process this great loss for our people. I love you Edie #RIP pic.twitter.com/WubstomvF0
— Lea DeLaria (@realleadelaria) September 12, 2017
Thank you, Edie https://t.co/RfbKXkHccO
— Michael Urie (@michaelurie) September 12, 2017
Rest in peace, Edie Windsor. Thank you for your courage, for your fighting spirit, and for being such an inspiration to us all. https://t.co/ss1YXWy5Qa
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) September 12, 2017
Rest in peace Edith Windsor. Thank you for all you did. ❤️ https://t.co/iI91OG5iKz pic.twitter.com/rdjknpCgRr
— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) September 12, 2017
Thank you, Edie Windsor.
May you rest in peace, you dear soul.#Edie #Thea#Pioneers#MarriageEquality#LGBT https://t.co/mx20IHDN2B— Chely Wright (@chelywright) September 12, 2017
We lost a hero today. Edith Windsor was an activist & pioneer, & her legacy will live on forever. Rest in Peace https://t.co/xiUjX9011G pic.twitter.com/fWVIZewr4f
— LA LGBT Center (@LALGBTCenter) September 12, 2017
The arc of the moral universe bends toward justice. But sometimes it needs a good kick in the ass from people like Edie Windsor.
— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) September 12, 2017
Godspeed, Edith Windsor.
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) September 12, 2017
Long live Edie Windsor! We will be forever grateful. https://t.co/fXdtbxZ5RA
— Andrew Lippa (@lippaofficial) September 12, 2017
She blazed a trail. May she rest in power. https://t.co/Cx52gaN2NY
— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) September 12, 2017
Thinking about Edith Windsor and rereading my favorite lede of all time: Ariel Levy's opening to "the perfect wife" https://t.co/LFtL9CRcUe pic.twitter.com/Ckk5GeUKIo
— Julia Carpenter (@juliaccarpenter) September 12, 2017
Heartbroken to hear about the death of American hero Edith Windsor. Her landmark Supreme Court case struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. pic.twitter.com/RloBBqqpzo
— Raymond Braun (@raymondbraun) September 12, 2017
Heartbroken to learn of the passing of my friend Edie Windsor.
Fight for what is right and change the world.https://t.co/aUEo7rkIJQ— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) September 12, 2017
Today we lost a giant in the fight for LGBTQ rights. Rest in peace, Edie. https://t.co/P41CnSoVOp
— Victory Fund (@VictoryFund) September 12, 2017
Thank you, Edie. We will miss you. We will lead with love. We won't postpone joy. And we will keep it hot. #RestInPeace #EdieWindsor
— Chase Strangio (@chasestrangio) September 12, 2017
Rest in peace, Edie Windsor. Thank you for paving the way. pic.twitter.com/KRLjCWdcqx
— ACLU National (@ACLU) September 12, 2017
Edith Windsor made this country better. Her courage means millions of Americans can now marry the person they love. #LoveWins
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) September 12, 2017
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