Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67

Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies at 67

(OSV News) -- Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and progressive activist, died Jan. 20 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 67. Richards, the daughter of the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards, left Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, in 2018 after 12 years at its helm. She

Cecile Richards has died

“I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend and mentor Cecile Richards,” said HRC President Kelley Robinson. Robinson called Richards “a giant in the fight for freedom — an unwavering advocate for reproductive, workers’ and civil rights.” Richards, daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, died on Monday, Jan. 20, at the age of 67 from brain cancer. She headed Planned Parenthood for 12 years and founded the Texas Freedom Network. Among other…

Cecile Richards has died - Dallas Voice

“I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend and mentor Cecile Richards,” said HRC President Kelley Robinson. Robinson called Richards “a giant in the fight for freedom — an unwavering advocate for reproductive, workers’ and civil rights.” Richards, daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, died on Monday, Jan. 20, at the age of 67 from brain cancer. She headed Planned Parenthood for 12 years and founded the Texas Freedom Network. Among other…

Cecile Richards, RIP - Lawyers, Guns & Money

The last day plus has been a lot. So before too much time passes, we need to remember Cecile Richards, the long-time Planned Parenthood head, who died yesterday at the age of 67. I can’t speak too directly to Richards’ time as the head of PP, except to say that she was widely seen as a great leader. But I haven’t really looked at the details too much myself. What I can say is that at least publicly, she was a very strong leader in the fight for …

Ex-Planned Parenthood president, women's rights advocate Cecile Richards dies at 67

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

Statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, IWPR President and CEO, on the passing of Cecile Richards:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 21, 2025  Contact: Chandler Rollins 314-610-0896  Statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, on the passing of Cecile Richards:   “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Cecile Richards, an absolute giant of our movement. Cecile’s leadership and brilliance were matched only by her kindness and the care that she brought to all her work. Throughout her life, s…