A sampling of the reaction to the death of state Court of Appeals Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam from within New York’s legal community and government:

• Chief Judge Janet DiFiore: “Her personal warmth, uncompromising sense of fairness, and bright legal mind were an inspiration to all of us who had the good fortune to know her. Sheila’s smile could light up the darkest room. The people of New York can be grateful for her distinguished public service.”