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Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67

Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, died at 67 after battling brain cancer, according to her family.
Richards led Planned Parenthood for 12 years, transforming it into a major political force and provider of reproductive health care.
She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in November 2024, honoring her contributions to women's rights.
Richards' family expressed gratitude for the care she received and the support from friends during her illness.

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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…

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Dallas Voice

Cecile Richards has died - Dallas Voice

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USA Today

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.

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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…

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ThePatriotLight - PROPHETIC? Former Planned Parenthood President DIES Right As President Trump's Inauguration Begins * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

ThePatriotLight - Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, passed away. She was 67. “This morning our beloved Cecile passed away at home, surrounded by her family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie. Our hearts are broken today but no words can do justice to the joy she brought to our lives,” her family said in a statement, according to NBC News. “We are grateful to the doctors and health care workers who provided her excellent care an…

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Time Magazine

Cecile Richards Never Flinched

Ten days before the 2016 election, I was standing in a cinderblock room in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Cecile Richards and other leaders of prominent women’s groups, all of us out to make the case for Hillary Clinton’s historic run for President. A jubilant crowd packed the town square waiting for the show to start, but Hillary was running late. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] It turned out there was a good reason. FBI Director James Comey had jus…

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