NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough
Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and Ms. Magazine founder, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a prominent leader in the U.S. women's movement and founder of Ms. Magazine, has passed away at the age of 92. She was widely recognized for her lifelong advocacy for feminist causes and her role as a public figure in social activism.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The death of Gloria Steinem marks the passing of a central figure in 20th-century American social movements whose work influenced public discourse on gender equality.
Key Facts
- Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92.
- She was a founder of Ms. Magazine.
- She was a prominent advocate for the U.S. women's movement.
Who's Mentioned
personRichard Nixon“Former U.S. President who publicly criticized Steinem”personJulianne Moore“Actress who portrayed Steinem in a 2020 film”personHugh Hefner“Subject of Steinem's 1963 undercover journalism assignment”personLeymah Gbowee“Nobel laureate and collaborator on Steinem's 2026 book”personGloria Steinem“Feminist activist and subject of the article”organizationFeminist Majority Foundation“Current publisher of Ms. Magazine”organizationMs. Magazine“Magazine co-founded by Steinem”