Norma McCorvey
American abortion rights activist
Born
September 22nd, 1947
77 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1947, McCorvey became a pivotal figure in the abortion rights movement in the United States. Initially known by the legal pseudonym 'Jane Roe', McCorvey was the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. The case arose from her desire to terminate her pregnancy against the restrictive Texas laws at the time. Following the decision, McCorvey's life was deeply influenced by her involvement in the pro-choice movement. However, in later years, she publicly converted to Christianity and became a pro-life advocate, leading to significant media attention. McCorvey's story reflected the complexities of the abortion debate in America, impacting public discourse around women's rights and reproductive health.
Plaintiff in Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case
Conversion to pro-life advocacy
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