Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and journalist, dies at 92

September 3, 2026 at 03:20 PM1 min

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Gloria Steinem, a leading voice of the US women's liberation movement, died at her home in New York City at age 92, her foundation announced. She co-founded Ms. magazine and the Women's Action Alliance, and campaigned for reproductive rights including the Roe v. Wade decision.

Key Facts

Steinem died peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by loved ones, according to her foundation's Instagram post.
She co-founded Ms. magazine, one of the first publications to focus on women's issues beyond housekeeping and beauty.
Steinem co-founded the Women's Action Alliance, a group dedicated to fighting sexism, more than 50 years ago.
She campaigned for women's reproductive rights and celebrated the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.
Steinem witnessed the reversal of Roe v. Wade nearly half a century later.

Life and Career

Steinem began her career as a journalist in New York in the 1970s. She co-founded Ms. magazine, which became a landmark publication for feminist issues. Steinem also co-founded the Women's Action Alliance more than 50 years ago to combat sexism.

Reproductive Rights Advocacy

During the 1970s, Steinem was a leading voice campaigning for women's reproductive rights. She celebrated the US Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that granted the constitutional right to abortion. Nearly half a century later, she witnessed the reversal of that decision.