Gloria Steinem, the iconic voice of the feminist movement, passed away on Wednesday at her New York City home, surrounded by family and close friends, according to a statement posted on her Instagram account. The 87‑year‑old activist, who helped launch the Women’s Liberation Movement in the 1960s and co‑founded Ms. magazine, left a legacy of empowering women worldwide. Her death marks the end of an era for a generation that fought for equal rights, reproductive freedom, and workplace equality. Tributes from leaders, activists, and former colleagues poured in, celebrating her lifelong commitment to gender justice and her enduring influence on contemporary social activism.
The legendary feminist died in her New York City home on Wednesday surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement shared to her Instagram.
