Gloria Steinem, the pioneering journalist, author, and feminist leader who helped shape the modern women’s rights movement, died on September 2, 2026, at the age of 92. A co‑founder of Ms. Magazine and a longtime advocate for reproductive freedom, gender equality, and social justice, Steinem’s career spanned six decades of activism, from organizing the 1970 Women’s Strike for Equality to championing the Equal Rights Amendment. Tributes poured in from world leaders, activists, and cultural icons, all noting her relentless courage and her ability to inspire generations to fight for a more equitable world.

