Houston area officials react to death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston officials are paying tribute to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died in her home in Washington on Friday at the age of 87.

After news broke she died of cancer complications, people were quick to react, posting their heartbreak, and thanking Ginsburg for her accomplishments.

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, George P. Bush and many others were among the prominent Houstonians to share condolences:

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