Diane Feinstein died

[TR]

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna18010

90. Man.

[Velar Fricative]

Wow, I couldn't believe it when I saw it on my newsfeed. I know her health has been poor but it still feels very unexpected.

[seeyalater52]

Obviously so sad for her loved ones. A legend.

It was her decision, but I cant help but be a little sad for her that she didn’t get to enjoy more time with her family before she passed. Working up until the day you die, especially when you’ve been poorly for a long time, is a rough thing to live and to model.

She still would have been the longest serving woman in the Senate if she’d bowed out of the last election cycle!

[minzy]

I gasped when I just heard this on NPR, though I guess we should not be surprised. Did not have that on my political bingo card for the other madness that is sure happen today.

[fortnightlily]

Oh wow.

[seeyalater52]

Also since I’m sure there will be a lot of stories about her life published today, it’s a great day to revisit her legacy in US politics. While she didn’t have a great last couple years she has had a stunning career with so many important moments that will continue to live on.

[pixy0stix]

My thoughts are with her family today.

[Susie]

Oh wow.  Add me to the list of didn't really see this coming, although maybe I should have.

I feel sad for her and her family that they didn't have any time together where she was not -- maybe I'm projecting here, but likely -- stressed about work, and more recently, making sure to keep up appearances of health as much as possible.  She didn't seem to want to have a retirement, but dying while still working is tough to do, and tough on loved ones.

[mrshandy]

It's very sad and she did a lot of wonderful things. But I also so feel sad that she worked until she died and didn't get to enjoy retirement with her family and loved ones. I had no idea she was 90.

[aurora]

I wish for peace for all of her loved ones. She did have an impressive public life.

[msmerymac]

Sept 29, 2023 8:15:42 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Also since I’m sure there will be a lot of stories about her life published today, it’s a great day to revisit her legacy in US politics. While she didn’t have a great last couple years she has had a stunning career with so many important moments that will continue to live on.

This was pretty much what I said to my husband this morning. She served in politics for over 50 years. A San Francisco native and Stanford graduate. The first woman to be Supervisor of the San Francisco Board of Directors, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Francisco, the first woman senator from California, the longest-serving senator from California. Her legacy will forever be tied with both the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone, and with the Year of the Woman in 1992. Hopefully people will reflect on the entirety of her career - good and bad! - rather than these last few years. 

[Bad Dingo]

This makes me so sad. She had such an impactful life and it's sad that she didn't retire and become a mentor for the next wave of impressive women.

[heat40]

wow. a legend, not just for California, but for the rest of the country. She did so much. I hope that while there is space for critique, there is also appreciation for what she did when no one else would dare. May her family find peace.

[penguingrrl]

Wow, that’s incredibly sad news. She was truly a legend. May her family have peace at this time.

[shopgirl07]

She was a trailblazer and a legend. And she died doing exactly what she wanted to do. For better or for worse, she didn’t want to retire. She loved serving in the Senate and believed it was her calling. Don’t be sad for her.

[ellipses84]

Today is a sad day in politics. I like to think she died doing what she loved. May she rest in peace.

[EvieEthelGarland]

Like everyone else, I wish she had been able to have a relaxing retirement but I am grateful for her life of service. I missed being able to vote for her in 92 by two weeks, but since I was able to vote, I have always had a woman on the ballot for US senator.

[bronxgirl]

She lived a tremendous life with huge accomplishments that we have all benefited from. May her memory be for a blessing.

[1confused1]

Sept 29, 2023 8:36:54 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

Sept 29, 2023 8:15:42 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Also since I’m sure there will be a lot of stories about her life published today, it’s a great day to revisit her legacy in US politics. While she didn’t have a great last couple years she has had a stunning career with so many important moments that will continue to live on.

This was pretty much what I said to my husband this morning. She served in politics for over 50 years. A San Francisco native and Stanford graduate. The first woman to be Supervisor of the San Francisco Board of Directors, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Francisco, the first woman senator from California, the longest-serving senator from California. Her legacy will forever be tied with both the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone, and with the Year of the Woman in 1992. Hopefully people will reflect on the entirety of her career - good and bad! - rather than these last few years. 

I live in Northern California and watched the local news this morning. All the tributes and interviews from people who had worked with her during her long career are pretty amazing.