# Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a leading figure in the feminist movement, has died at the age of 92.

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Gloria Steinem, the American writer, lecturer, activist, and organizer who fought for gender equality and women's civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades, has died at the age of 92. [^1]

Gloria's Foundation said in a statement on September 3, 2026, that American feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem died peacefully at her home in New York City at age 92, surrounded by loved ones. [^2]

In 2013 then-President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honour. [^3]

Steinem founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 with former U.S. Representatives Bella Abzug and Shirley Chisholm and writer Betty Friedan. [^4]

The co-founder and consulting editor of Ms. Magazine championed the feminist movement from the late 1960s onwards and inspired generations of women. [^5]

In 1971, Gloria Steinem co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus with former U.S. Representatives Bella Abzug and Shirley Chisholm and writer Betty Friedan. [^6]

Steinem co-founded Ms. Magazine in 1971, where she served as co-founder and consulting editor; the magazine covered topics such as abortion, sexism, equal pay, and domestic violence. [^7]

In 2013, then-U.S. President Barack Obama awarded Gloria Steinem the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honor. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Gloria Steinem, the American writer, lecturer, activist, and organizer who fought for gender equality and women's civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades, has died at the age of 92. (The Globe and Mail, News)
2. Gloria's Foundation said in a statement on September 3, 2026, that American feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem died peacefully at her home in New York City at age 92, surrounded by loved ones. (Hindustan Times, News)
3. In 2013 then-President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honour. (The Globe and Mail, News)
4. Steinem founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 with former U.S. Representatives Bella Abzug and Shirley Chisholm and writer Betty Friedan. (The Globe and Mail, News)
5. The co-founder and consulting editor of Ms. Magazine championed the feminist movement from the late 1960s onwards and inspired generations of women. (The Globe and Mail, News)
6. In 1971, Gloria Steinem co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus with former U.S. Representatives Bella Abzug and Shirley Chisholm and writer Betty Friedan. (Hindustan Times, News)
7. Steinem co-founded Ms. Magazine in 1971, where she served as co-founder and consulting editor; the magazine covered topics such as abortion, sexism, equal pay, and domestic violence. (Hindustan Times, News)
8. In 2013, then-U.S. President Barack Obama awarded Gloria Steinem the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honor. (Hindustan Times, News)

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