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Gloria Steinem
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A feminist activist and journalist who played a significant role in the women's liberation movement in the US.
Notable Quotes
"To this day when people don't like me they introduce me as a former Bunny, as a put-down."View Story →
"I would just say that I was trying to make the world a little more fair and a little more representative than it was when I got here."View Story →
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Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality
The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.
September 3, 2026Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92 - Reuters
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92 Reuters
September 3, 2026Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
September 3, 2026How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
September 3, 2026Gloria Steinem talks about her legacy in 2023 BBC interview
The writer and activist who was an icon of the US's feminist movement has died aged 92, her foundation says.
September 3, 2026