The World Mourns LGBT Icon Edie Windsor

Edith Windsor, whose fight for same-sex marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling, leaves behind a legacy of love.

This morning, Edith Windsor, a lesbian trailblazer whose fight in the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, passed on. Here are some of our favorite goodbyes.

\u201cVery sad to read of Edith Windsor's passing. Our world is better for her life. Keeping her wife Judith, all her family & friends in my heart https://t.co/K3HebHZhyb\u201d
— Chelsea Clinton (@Chelsea Clinton) 1505245933

\u201cShe blazed a trail. May she rest in power. https://t.co/Cx52gaN2NY\u201d
— Cecile Richards (@Cecile Richards) 1505245826

Across twitter, people are celebrating her legacy and sharing their personal experiences with Windsor.

\u201cEdith Windsor was an American hero \u2013 a champion of love whose fight represents one of the greatest victories for equality of our time.\u201d
— Rep. Nadler (@Rep. Nadler) 1505247462

\u201cWill forever cherish this view of American hero Edith Windsor at what turned out to be her final Pride\u201d
— Jon Spurny (@Jon Spurny) 1505246495

\u201cRest In Peace to this sweet, sweet soul and fearless advocate for LGBT rights. #EdithWindsor\u201d
— Alex Bybee (@Alex Bybee) 1505245856

Others expressed their personal gratitude for the progress Windsor's journey established in America.

\u201cRest in peace Edith Windsor. We'll be grateful to you for the rest of our lives... https://t.co/RvisofSlBB\u201d
— Andy Cohen (@Andy Cohen) 1505246675

\u201cOn Edith Windsor's death: I often felt suicidal in highschool b/c I thought folks like me could never hope to get married. She changed that.\u201d
— Steve Silberman (@Steve Silberman) 1505246757

\u201c@nytimes RIP and thank you from my husband, our marriage, our community, and the greater good of society.\u201d
— The New York Times (@The New York Times) 1505245090

\u201cMy wife and I just celebrated our one year anniversary this past Sunday. Without Edith Windsor, it wouldn't have been possible. \u2764\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc9b https://t.co/RrfMPileEI\u201d
— steph mahones (@steph mahones) 1505249300

\u201cEdith Windsor is the reason I was able to move to this country and marry my husband. I will forever be indebted to you, Edie. Thank you.\u201d
— Ray Monaghan (@Ray Monaghan) 1505248997