Gloria Steinem, the American feminist, journalist, and activist, has died at the age of 92. Her foundation announced on Thursday that she passed away peacefully on Wednesday at her home in New York City, surrounded by loved ones.
A trailblazer who helped define the modern women's movement in the US, Steinem became a prominent leader of the second wave of feminism. She is well-known as the co-founder of Ms. Magazine and for her 1963 exposé in which she worked as a Playboy Bunny. Through her work as a writer, lecturer, and public speaker, she produced books and journalism addressing various forms of discrimination.
For more than six decades, Steinem fought for gender equality and women's civil and reproductive rights. Her activism revolutionized the personal and professional lives of women and helped push for greater rights worldwide. She was a fierce advocate who raised awareness about violence against women while promoting representation, inclusion, and social justice for women and girls.