Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards Dies at 67 After Battle with Brain Cancer

Jan 20, 2025, 03:34 PM

Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and a lifelong women's rights advocate, has died at the age of 67 after a battle with brain cancer, her family confirmed on Monday. Richards led Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018, championing reproductive rights amid legislative challenges. She was the daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, served on the board of the National Women’s Law Center, and was widely recognized for her advocacy for women's health and equality. Her passing is a loss for the reproductive rights movement.