Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionized the personal and professional lives of women has died at 92. Steinem dedicated her life to causes ranging from reproductive freedom and domestic violence prevention to workplace gender inequalities. NBC’s Anne Thompson looks back on her remarkable life and legacy.
Gloria Steinem, the feminist activist who inspired a generation of women and fought for gender equality, "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City.
‘Lighting your own candle for Gloria makes you part of this global and celestial community’
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
Steinem was a celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life.
Activist and writer Gloria Steinem, a leader of the second-wave feminist movement in the 1960s and 70s, has died at 92-years-old, according to a statement posted to her Instagram.
A feminist icon who co-founded Ms. magazine, Steinem spent more than six decades as a journalist, editor, activist and organizer.
