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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and Ms. Magazine co-founder, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the prominent feminist author and activist, has died at age 92.
Gloria Steinem, the author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols of the women’s movement in the United States, died on Wednesday at her home in New York City. She was 92.
Details of the death
Steinem died at her New York City residence, according to posts from her foundation’s social media accounts. The foundation described her ability to listen and make others feel seen as her greatest gift.
Career and activism
Steinem began as a journalist and gained attention in 1963 for an undercover report on conditions at Playboy clubs. She later credited a 1969 meeting on abortion rights with shifting her focus to activism. She had undergone an illegal abortion at age 22.
She co-founded Ms. Magazine and became known for her streaked hair and aviator glasses while speaking at campuses, rallies and marches across the country.
Public speaking and later years
Steinem overcame a fear of public speaking and continued traveling and advocating into her 80s on issues including women’s equality and other global concerns. In recent years she hosted talking circles at her home.
Legacy
Her foundation noted that her example gave people permission to be their truest selves. She maintained an independent spirit and sense of humor throughout her life.
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