Civil Rights Activist and Journalist Gloria Steinem Dead at 92, 'Passed Away Peacefully' in New York City

Civil rights activist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at 92 years old, according to her official Instagram page.

"Yesterday, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her. Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end. Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor," the post reads alongside a photo of her laughing.

"She spent her recent years doing the two things she loved most: being in community with others and writing. She has welcomed hundreds of guests into her living room for Talking Circles, a tradition she insisted will continue long after she is no longer with us. As Gloria wrote in her forthcoming book, 𝘈𝘯 𝘜𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦, 'I have now lived for more than fifty years in this brownstone, in rooms that have witnessed lives before mine, and will know others after I am gone.' This book, along with her commitment to her home becoming a center for social justice movements, are among the many gifts Gloria has given the world with the hope they have ripple effects for generations to come," the message continued of her achievements.

The journalist has asked, "Those wishing to honor her with a gift, may make a donation to Gloria’s Foundation."

Of course, tributes immediately poured in.

Ann Curry, who was a co-host on the Today show for many years, wrote, "Thank you Gloria. You once told me in an interview that it was your mother’s suffering that first moved you to take action for the rights of women. May you now be in her embrace. How the lives of so many shine a little brighter because you were in this world. With respect, ann."

Actress Sandra Bernhard added, "She dedicated her life to humanity specifically women she battled the patriarchy with her brilliance & here we are still fighting like hell for our basic needs honor Gloria by joining the march to equality for all women."

Lily Tomlin simply wrote, "Thank you, Gloria.❤️."

Steinem had an extraordinary career, consistently using her platform to advocate for women’s rights on issues ranging from sexuality and reproductive freedom to equality in the workplace.

She wrote for New York magazine, co-founded Ms. magazine, and founded organizations such as the Women’s Action Alliance and the National Women’s Political Caucus.

She moved to New York City to pursue journalism after graduating from Smith College in 1956. Her first big break came in 1962 when she wrote, “The Moral Disarmament of Betty Coed,” which was published in Esquire. The article was about the birth control pill, which was gaining popularity at the time.

Though she wasn't thrilled about marriage, she was hitched to David Bale for three years until he died from brain lymphoma in 2003 at age 62.

Steinem was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ruth and Leo Steinem; her sister, Susanne Steinem Patch; and her husband.