Sarah Weddington

Sarah Ragle Weddington (February 5, 1945 – December 26, 2021) was an American attorney, law professor and politician. She was a member of the Texas House of Representatives between 1973 until 1977. She was best known for representing "Jane Roe" (real name Norma McCorvey) in the landmark Roe v. Wade case before the United States Supreme Court. She also was the White House Director of Political Affairs between 1979 until 1981 during the Jimmy Carter presidency.

Weddington died on December 26, 2021 at her home in Austin, Texas from a long-illness at the age of 76.

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