• Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at age 92 at her home in New York City.
• She was a co-founder of Ms. magazine and a prominent figure in the U.S. women’s liberation movement.
• Steinem was known for advocating for women's reproductive rights and gender equality for decades.
• Tributes poured in from prominent figures including Hillary Clinton and Meghan Markle.
• Her legacy includes inspiring generations of women to fight for their rights and representation.

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author, journalist, and activist known for her powerful role in the women’s movement, passed away at age 92 at her home in New York City. According to her foundation's social media, she died peacefully "surrounded by many who loved her" BBC, CBS News, and India Times.

Steinem was a key figure in the women’s liberation movement, co-founding Ms. magazine, the first major magazine owned and run entirely by women, which began in 1972. She tirelessly advocated for women’s rights issues, including reproductive freedom, equality in the workplace, and political representation South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera.

Steinem experienced a pivotal change in her career after participating in a meeting advocating for abortion rights, an experience she cited as the beginning of her activism. "That speak-out was the beginning of activism for me," she reflected in an email after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade India Times and CBS News.

Her influence extended far beyond journalism; she was involved with numerous social justice causes and became a role model for many women leaders. Following her passing, prominent figures like Hillary Clinton and Jill Biden honored her contributions, noting her lasting impact on women's equality and rights India Times and South China Morning Post.

Throughout her life, Steinem was celebrated not just for her activism, but also for her ability to connect with individuals, making them feel seen and heard. This skill was highlighted in tributes from those who knew her, including Meghan Markle and Lena Dunham, who described her as a mentor and an inspiration India Times and BBC.