Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and others pay tribute to Gloria Steinem
Prominent figures including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey have paid tribute to Gloria Steinem following her death at age 92. They honored her legacy as a foundational voice and activist for the US women's movement.
Why it matters
Steinem's passing marks the end of an era for American feminism, prompting reflection on the progress and ongoing challenges of the movement she helped lead.
<p>Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey are among politicians, celebrities, writers and activists lauding <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/04/gloria-steinem-a-potent-voice-of-us-feminism-dies-at-92/" target="_blank">Gloria Steinem</a> as a revolutionary and inspiring figure.</p> <p>The celebrated author and activist, who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the US women's movement, died on Thursday at her home in New York City. She was 92.</p> <h2>Kamala Harris</h2> <p>“To know her as a person is to know someone who was kind, sharp, and witty. She was invested in young women and keeping the door open for the next generation of leaders, and her advocacy was always about fighting for the strength, intelligence, and dignity of women everywhere.
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