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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President and Women's Rights Activist, Has Died at Age 67

Cecile Richards wears a bright pink dress and stands in front of a wall of flowers.

Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and a staunch protector of women's rights, has died at age 67.

In January 2024, Richards shared that she'd been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, for which she underwent treatment. On Monday, Jan. 20, Richards's family shared a statement paying tribute to "our beloved Cecile" following her death.

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