CulturePublished: 3 September 2026 at 13:24

Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a leading figure of the feminist movement and an award-winning journalist, died on Wednesday at age 92, her foundation announced on Instagram.

Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing feminist activist and journalist, died on Wednesday at the age of 92. The news was shared on Thursday by her foundation in a post on Instagram.

Steinem was widely recognized as one of the most influential voices of the feminist movement and had a long career in journalism that earned her numerous accolades over the decades. The foundation's announcement was brief but was quickly shared widely, reflecting her significant role in public and cultural life.

No further details about the cause of death or any memorial plans have been made public at this time.

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