“I remain fully able to do that.”
The last year of her life was filled with challenges, but Ginsburg kept working.
In August 2019, she underwent radiation therapy after a malignant tumor was found on her pancreas.
By the end of the month, the treatment was announced to have been successful (viaUSA Today).
Ginsburg kept working in spite of her cancer coming back in 2020.
She began chemotherapy, and was determined to beat the illness as she had so many times before.
We’re going to get this done,'" said Greenberg.
“She was making plans to live.”
Instead, she continued working from her patio, and was kept company byher kidsand grandkids.
“Ruth didn’t think of it as work,” said Greenberg.
“She always said, this is the most joyous thing I could do.”
Ginsburg fought until the end,passing awayon September 18 at the age of 87.
Even on her deathbed, Ginsburg’s concern was for the future.
Some of Ginsburg’s last words werea powerful statementabout her last wish.
