Gloria Steinem, feminist icon who co-founded Ms. magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a 92-year-old icon of the US women’s movement, died at her New York City home; the foundation confirmed the death and said she was surrounded by loved ones, with no cause disclosed. A forthcoming memoir, An Unexpected Life, is cited in announcements, reflecting her long-standing impact from grassroots organizing. Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine and helped establish the National Women’s Political Caucus and the Women’s Media Center, and she conducted Talking Circles from her home as a form of community activism. Her influence extended into culture and fashion, inspiring designers and appearing in films and biographies as a symbol of feminist reform. Tributes from Meghan Markle, Melinda Gates, and other public figures highlighted her willingness to listen, her courage, and her enduring legacy of equality and social justice.