Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
- Feminist author and activist Gloria Steinem died at her New York City home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at age 92. Her foundation announced she "passed away peacefully" surrounded by loved ones, but did not disclose a cause.
- Steinem began her journalism career in 1963, gaining national attention after going undercover at a club owned by Hugh Hefner, the Playboy Club founder. Her exposé revealed sexist conditions, sparking her pivot toward activism.
- In 1972, she co-founded Ms. magazine, a landmark institution for the movement. Additionally, she established the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 to increase women's participation in the political process at every level.
- Beyond her writing, the activist championed grassroots advocacy through her signature "talking circles" at her home. Her advocacy group noted these sessions focused on community and writing, "the two things she loved most."
- Her posthumous memoir, An Unexpected Life, was published shortly before her passing, reflecting on her activism. This work continues her long-standing mission to empower future generations to carry the movement forward.
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Feminist icon, activist and journalist Gloria Steinem (92) has passed away. From Oprah Winfrey and Hillary Clinton to Kamala Harris: many famous women have expressed their admiration for Steinem. "She not only opened doors for herself, but for millions of women behind her," says Hillary Clinton, former Democratic presidential candidate in the US.
The American journalist, awarded in Spain in 2021, died in her New York home after a long career in the defense of equality.
She was the co-founder of the first feminist magazine, Ms.
Gloria Steinem, defining symbol of women’s movement and eloquent advocate for equality, dies at 92 (copy)
Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women’s movement in the ’60s and ’70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died at 92. With her trademark streaked,…
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