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Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 6, 2026

Robert D. Castille, former Pa. Supreme Court chief justice, dies at 82

Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

After losing a leg in Vietnam, Chief Justice Castille became a lawyer, won the Philly district attorney's race as a Republican, and rose to the state's top judicial position.

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  1. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Former Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille passes away (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    (WHTM) - The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has announced the passing of former Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille, who died on November 4, 2026. He was 82 years old. Chief Justice Debra Todd offered the following statement: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Chief Justice Ron Castille, who…

  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Robert D. Castille, former Pa. Supreme Court chief justice, dies at 82 (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Republican former Chief Justice of Pennsylvania and Philly District Attorney Ronald D. Castille has died (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    After losing a leg in Vietnam, Chief Justice Castille became a lawyer, won the Philly district attorney's race as a Republican, and rose to the state's top judicial position.

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