Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
- On Wednesday, Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died peacefully at her New York City home at age 92. Her foundation confirmed the death but did not disclose a cause, noting she was surrounded by loved ones.
- Steinem gained national attention in 1963 after going undercover as a Playboy Bunny to expose degrading working conditions at Hugh Hefner's club for Show magazine. This high-profile assignment launched her writing career and established her commitment to exposing systemic inequality.
- In 1972, Steinem co-founded Ms. Magazine, the first publication owned and operated by women, establishing a landmark institution for second-wave feminism. She also co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 to increase women's political representation.
- Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was "heartsick" to learn of Steinem's death, calling her "at heart an optimist." Oprah Winfrey added that Steinem left us with "more freedom than she inherited."
- The Gloria Steinem Foundation aims to preserve the feminist ethos of her Upper East Side brownstone, which served as an organizing hub for decades. Her forthcoming memoir, An Unexpected Life, is scheduled for publication later this month.
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