Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Gabrielle Dee `` Gabby '' Giffords ( born June 8 , 1970 ) is an American politician .
Simplified: jpg thumb ( 480x600 ) px right Gabrielle Giffords ) ) Gabrielle Giffords is an American politician . She was born June 8 , 1970 .