Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality
Feminist icon and activist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. Steinem was a central figure in the women's rights movement, known for her undercover journalism and lifelong advocacy for gender equality.
Why it matters
Steinem's death marks the end of an era for the American feminist movement, prompting reflections on the progress and setbacks of women's rights over the last half-century.
She launched herself into the mainstream in the 1960s with an expose of New York City's Playboy Club, documenting the harsh conditions she faced working undercover as a Playboy Bunny.
A powerful and outspoken campaigner at a time of routine discrimination, Steinem faced sexist criticism and harassment from men throughout her long career.
Her lifelong battle saw many victories, including the US Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v Wade decision that guaranteed a woman's right to an abortion.
It also saw setbacks, like that same decision being overturned in 2022.
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