Justice John Paul Stevens, who was nominated to the Supreme Court by Republican President Gerald Ford in 1975, has died. He was 99.

Stevens, known as a soft-spoken Midwesterner with a searing intellect, died on Tuesday, July 16, of complications following a stroke he suffered a day earlier, according to a statement from the Supreme Court. He died peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with his daughters by his side, the court said.

From his wheelchair in a corridor outside a hearing room, Sherman Skolnick engages in discussion with counsel for the commission investigating charges of misconduct against two Supreme Court justices on July 21, 1969, in Chicago. From left, Skolnick, William McNally, assistant and John Paul Stevens, counsel. A witness appearance was under discussion.
From his wheelchair in a corridor outside a hearing room, Sherman Skolnick engages in discussion with counsel for the commission investigating charges of misconduct against two Supreme Court justices on July 21, 1969, in Chicago. From left, Skolnick, William McNally, assistant and John Paul Stevens, counsel. A witness appearance was under discussion.
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Stevens, right, relaxes with his wife, Elizabeth, in their home in Burr Ridge, Illinois, on November 29, 1975. Stevens was nominated by President Gerald Ford to the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Stevens, right, relaxes with his wife, Elizabeth, in their home in Burr Ridge, Illinois, on November 29, 1975. Stevens was nominated by President Gerald Ford to the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Then Federal Circuit Judge Stevens prepares to resume his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 9, 1975, at Capitol Hill in Washington. The committee was hearing Stevens qualifications to be a member of the Supreme Court.
Then Federal Circuit Judge Stevens prepares to resume his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 9, 1975, at Capitol Hill in Washington. The committee was hearing Stevens qualifications to be a member of the Supreme Court.
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Stevens introduces members of his family in 1975 outside their home in Burr Ridge, Illinois. From left are wife, Elizabeth Stevens, Judge Stevens, and their daughters, Elizabeth Stevens, 14; Kathryn Stevens Jedlicka, 25; and Susan Stevens, 12. Stevens also has a son John, 26, living in Arizona.
Stevens introduces members of his family in 1975 outside their home in Burr Ridge, Illinois. From left are wife, Elizabeth Stevens, Judge Stevens, and their daughters, Elizabeth Stevens, 14; Kathryn Stevens Jedlicka, 25; and Susan Stevens, 12. Stevens also has a son John, 26, living in Arizona.
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Chief Justice Warren Burger, center, with fellow Justice Stevens and President Gerald Ford in Washington on December 19, 1975. Ford nominated Stevens as an associate justice in 1975 to replace Justice William O. Douglas, who had retired. Stevens took his seat December 19, 1975, after being confirmed nearly unanimously by the Senate.
Chief Justice Warren Burger, center, with fellow Justice Stevens and President Gerald Ford in Washington on December 19, 1975. Ford nominated Stevens as an associate justice in 1975 to replace Justice William O. Douglas, who had retired. Stevens took his seat December 19, 1975, after being confirmed nearly unanimously by the Senate.
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Stevens sits for a portrait in 1976.
Stevens sits for a portrait in 1976.
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Stevens looks over some legal material on January 12, 1976, in his chambers in Washington prior to joining his colleagues for his first working session on the Supreme Court bench.
Stevens looks over some legal material on January 12, 1976, in his chambers in Washington prior to joining his colleagues for his first working session on the Supreme Court bench.
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The US Supreme Court poses in 1977 for what is believed to be the first casual portrait of the entire court. Left to right: Associate Justices Stevens, Lewis Powell, Henry Blackburn, William Rehnquist, Thurgood Marshall and William Brennan; Chief Justice Warren Burger; and Associate Justices Potter Stewart and Byron White.
The US Supreme Court poses in 1977 for what is believed to be the first casual portrait of the entire court. Left to right: Associate Justices Stevens, Lewis Powell, Henry Blackburn, William Rehnquist, Thurgood Marshall and William Brennan; Chief Justice Warren Burger; and Associate Justices Potter Stewart and Byron White.
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Stevens speaks to judges and lawyers at the American Bar Association's national convention on August 14, 1979, in Dallas, Texas. The Justices were participating in a panel discussion on government and the courts.
Stevens speaks to judges and lawyers at the American Bar Association's national convention on August 14, 1979, in Dallas, Texas. The Justices were participating in a panel discussion on government and the courts.
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In this photo provided by the White House, the nine justices of the Supreme Court, including the newly sworn-in Sandra Day O'Connor, pose with President Reagan in the conference room of the Supreme Court on September 25, 1981. From left are Harry A. Blackmun, Thurgood Marshall, William J. Brennan, Chief Justice Warren Burger, President Reagan, O'Connor, Byron White, Lewis Powell, William Rehnquist and Stevens.
In this photo provided by the White House, the nine justices of the Supreme Court, including the newly sworn-in Sandra Day O'Connor, pose with President Reagan in the conference room of the Supreme Court on September 25, 1981. From left are Harry A. Blackmun, Thurgood Marshall, William J. Brennan, Chief Justice Warren Burger, President Reagan, O'Connor, Byron White, Lewis Powell, William Rehnquist and Stevens.
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Stevens is shown in a 1984 portrait.
Stevens is shown in a 1984 portrait.
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President Bill Clinton poses with members of the Supreme Court in Washington on October 1, 1993. From left are Antonin Scalia, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anthony Kennedy, Stevens, Chief Justice William Rehnquist, Clinton, Harry Blackmun, Sandra Day O'Connor, David Souter and Clarence Thomas.
President Bill Clinton poses with members of the Supreme Court in Washington on October 1, 1993. From left are Antonin Scalia, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anthony Kennedy, Stevens, Chief Justice William Rehnquist, Clinton, Harry Blackmun, Sandra Day O'Connor, David Souter and Clarence Thomas.
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Stevens poses for a portrait in his chambers at the Supreme Court on June 17, 2002.
Stevens poses for a portrait in his chambers at the Supreme Court on June 17, 2002.
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Stevens gives the keynote address at the 118th annual meeting of the American Bar Association in Orlando, Florida, on August 3, 1996. Stevens said electing state judges is a "profoundly unwise'' practice that's akin to letting football fans select a game's referees.
Stevens gives the keynote address at the 118th annual meeting of the American Bar Association in Orlando, Florida, on August 3, 1996. Stevens said electing state judges is a "profoundly unwise'' practice that's akin to letting football fans select a game's referees.
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Judge John Roberts, second left, is sworn in as US Supreme Court Chief Justice on September 29, 2005, at the White House by Stevens, right, before his wife, Jane, second right, and President George W. Bush.
Judge John Roberts, second left, is sworn in as US Supreme Court Chief Justice on September 29, 2005, at the White House by Stevens, right, before his wife, Jane, second right, and President George W. Bush.
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Stevens winds up to throw out the first pitch before the start of the Chicago Cubs game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on September 14, 2005. Stevens rooted for the Chicago Cubs his whole life.
Stevens winds up to throw out the first pitch before the start of the Chicago Cubs game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on September 14, 2005. Stevens rooted for the Chicago Cubs his whole life.
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Stevens joins fellow justices on the steps of the Supreme Court on September 6, 2005, during ceremonies honoring Chief Justice William Rehnquist after his death. From left are Stevens, Sandra Day O'Connor, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Stevens joins fellow justices on the steps of the Supreme Court on September 6, 2005, during ceremonies honoring Chief Justice William Rehnquist after his death. From left are Stevens, Sandra Day O'Connor, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Stevens works in his office at the Supreme Court on September 28, 2011, after the release of his book "Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir," a personal reflection on the five chief justices he has known.
Stevens works in his office at the Supreme Court on September 28, 2011, after the release of his book "Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir," a personal reflection on the five chief justices he has known.
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From left, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Stevens and Justice Antonin Scalia are seen during President Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20, 2009.
From left, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Stevens and Justice Antonin Scalia are seen during President Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20, 2009.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Stevens after taking the oath of office on January 20, 2009. Biden's wife, Jill, is at his side.
Former Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Stevens after taking the oath of office on January 20, 2009. Biden's wife, Jill, is at his side.
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With the addition of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, top row at right, the high court sits for a new group photograph on September 29, 2009. Front row, from left are Anthony M. Kennedy, Stevens, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas. Back row, from left are Samuel Alito Jr., Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor.
With the addition of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, top row at right, the high court sits for a new group photograph on September 29, 2009. Front row, from left are Anthony M. Kennedy, Stevens, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas. Back row, from left are Samuel Alito Jr., Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor.
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President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Stevens during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 29, 2012. The award is the nation's highest civilian honor.
President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Stevens during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 29, 2012. The award is the nation's highest civilian honor.
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Stevens departs from the funeral for fellow Justice Antonin Scalia at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington on February 20, 2016.
Stevens departs from the funeral for fellow Justice Antonin Scalia at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington on February 20, 2016.
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Stevens sits for a portrait on May 9, 2019, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Stevens sits for a portrait on May 9, 2019, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
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