Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court's leading liberal, was admitted to a hospital Thursday morning after falling in her office.

The Supreme Court's Public Information Office said in a statement that Ginsburg, 85, fractured three ribs on her left side in the fall.

She is being treated at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

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In a statement, the court's press secretary, Kathy Arberg, said Ginsburg fell in her office Wednesday night.

"She went home, but after experiencing discomfort overnight, went to George Washington University Hospital early this morning," she said. "Tests showed that she fractured three ribs on her left side and she was admitted for observation and treatment."

The court said it will provide updates on Ginsburg's condition as they become available.

Ginsburg, a Clinton appointee, has been a member of the court since 1993. She has become a symbol of legal progressiveness and has captivated millennials, who affectionately dubbed her the “Notorious R.B.G” after the rapper Notorious B.I.G.

The internet exploded shortly after news of her injury was reported, with supporters sending her well wishes on Twitter.

“Is rib donation a thing? If it is, I volunteer,” one supporter tweeted.

Speedy recovery to #RBG. Is rib donation a thing? If it is, I volunteer. — Jenni Bank (@JBmezzo) November 8, 2018

The press office released the news of her injuries about an hour before the court is expected to hold a special, off-camera ceremony to welcome Justice Brett Kavanaugh Brett Michael KavanaughOvernight Health Care: US coronavirus deaths hit 200,000 | Ginsburg's death puts future of ObamaCare at risk | Federal panel delays vote on initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution Senate GOP sees early Supreme Court vote as political booster shot Trump says he'll make Supreme Court pick on Saturday MORE.

Ginsburg will not be present for Thursday’s ceremony, which President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE and first lady Melania Trump Melania TrumpMelania Trump: Ginsburg's 'spirit will live on in all she has inspired' The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - You might want to download TikTok now Warning label added to Trump tweet over potential mail-in voting disinformation MORE are scheduled to attend.

Updated at 9:31 a.m.