Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died
Source: The 19th News(letter) 6 mins ago
Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and feminist activist, died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer. She was 67. Richards, the daughter of the former Democratic Texas governor, was one of the nation's most prominent advocates for abortion rights.
Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and feminist activist, died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer, her family confirmed in a statement. She was 67. Richards, the daughter of the former Democratic Texas governor, was one of the nation's most prominent advocates for abortion rights.
"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," the family wrote.
Even after her 2023 diagnosis, Richards had remained a fixture in Democratic politics. In August, she helped cast Texas' ceremonial votes at the Democratic National Convention to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris, and delivered one of the event's speeches focused on reproductive rights.
Read more: https://19thnews.org/2025/01/cecile-richards-former-planned-parenthood-president-and-feminist-activist-has-died/
So sad a true champion for women.
2naSalit
(101,366 posts)lamp_shade
(15,424 posts)She was so strong in her fight for women. Such a loss. 😟
BonnieJW
(3,097 posts)Valiant woman, she deserves to be mourned. She couldn't live with a felonious dictator in the white house
Rhiannon12866
(252,797 posts)Easterncedar
(5,901 posts)benfranklin1776
(6,993 posts)Rest in Power Cecile
chicoescuela
(2,853 posts)PortTack
(35,816 posts)eppur_se_muova
(41,460 posts)DENVERPOPS
(13,003 posts)syph spirochetes eating away at his brain will attack it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chicoescuela
(2,853 posts)Ilsa
(64,090 posts)released several months ago showed her standing, but being supported by people on each side of her.
I hate this news, but glad she won't have to suffer through the new administration. I hope she reunited with other loved ones who have passed away.
cloudbase
(6,229 posts)I remember her from her days with the Texas Freedom Network.
Jit423
(1,568 posts)Trump will say something obnoxious about this I am sure. Give us pink-hatters another reason to organize and RESIST!!
moniss
(8,860 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,554 posts)PlanetBev
(4,403 posts)My heart is broken enough as it is. 😭
The Blue Flower
(6,432 posts)A great loss for the world.
lark
(25,989 posts)The best compliment I received in the past 20 years was from her, she tried to recruit me to come out of retirement and work for Planned Parenthood with her and Cecile. The complement was that I reminded her a lot of Cecile in many ways, including very passionate and committed to liberal causes and women's health!
My BFF died Thanksgiving before last, I will never get over that sadness. she was a sister to me for over 55 years! So sad her mentor is now gone too.
littlemissmartypants
(32,806 posts)❤️
electric_blue68
(26,545 posts)Fla Dem
(27,510 posts)I know what you mean. Last Feb a close friend who I knew for almost 60 years passed. It was a big loss as we shared so many memories together. We had a phone call every week right up to the end. Miss that call.
Peace be to you.
Botany
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May her friends, family, and dog Ollie find grace.
She voted for Harris and Walz and then gave a speech @ the DNC as she
was dying from brain cancer. Real Courage.
hlthe2b
(113,337 posts)nearly the end. What strength of purpose! What a role model.
I'm beside myself even though I knew she had a terminal form of brain cancer. May her spirit live in all the women fighting to make things better in this country. I will never forget her, nor her mother who likewise had the force of conviction (and a humorous edge) that gave us all a sense that we could prevail.
Cecile will not be forgotten. That lump in my throat and sense of loss (and what ifs) is evidence of that.
young_at_heart
(4,027 posts)Every time I saw her on TV I was so impressed by her ability to project the wonderful sense of purpose for helping women and her calmness but toughness. She will be missed terribly......such an outstanding human being and I pray she did not have too much suffering. RIP Cecile with your wonderful mother!
Joinfortmill
(20,618 posts)mzmolly
(52,734 posts)Such a dynamic woman. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
niyad
(130,862 posts)calimary
(89,435 posts)Shes not only finally free of this mortal coil, shell never have had to suffer through that Orange Nightmare becoming President again. And theres nothing that vindictive piece of shit can do to hurt her.
Shes untouchable now.
Thank you for YOUR service, dear lady.
Irish_Dem
(80,492 posts)I had a friend who worked in a hospice.
And she said people often time the exact time of death when they are close to dying.
Wait until a relative leaves or comes to the room.
Or right after their birthday, etc.
SunSeeker
(57,974 posts)rubbersole
(11,131 posts)Texas hasn't been healthy for brilliant women. RIP.
niyad
(130,862 posts)Comrade Citizen
(344 posts)Cecile and her mother Ann worked so hard to make Tejas a better place. I greatly appreciate their struggle and sacrifice.
redstatebluegirl
(12,798 posts)Rest in Peace.
3catwoman3
(29,036 posts)dalton99a
(93,061 posts)R.I.P.

BumRushDaShow
(167,610 posts)I know she was trying to fight to the end.
R.I.P. and she joins her fabulous mother in spirit to keep the fight alive.
CanonRay
(16,050 posts)niyad
(130,862 posts)Owl
(3,764 posts)riversedge
(80,183 posts)LiberalFighter
(53,544 posts)gademocrat7
(11,861 posts)May her legacy live on.
Dem4life1234
(2,533 posts)Yet these evil ones like the one I won't name still linger giving us hell? Maybe Satan wants them to do the dirty work?
May she rest in peace.
niyad
(130,862 posts)in his realm. . says they would give the place a bad name. He does have standards.
Marthe48
(22,910 posts)I'll remember her death on MLK Day. Another lion's voice is quiet, but never silenced.
The last time I seen her on TV, she didn't look well at all. This explains why. I didn't know of her brain cancer.
Rest in peace, Cecile. You did really good. You go on now and find your sweet Momma up there and give her
a big hug from all of us down here. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
dem4decades
(13,903 posts)Paladin
(32,354 posts)God bless and keep Cecile Richards, for all her good works.
cilla4progress
(26,520 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,172 posts)I am so sorry to hear this.
Deep State Witch
(12,672 posts)Rest in Power, Cecile. You fought the good fight.
littlemissmartypants
(32,806 posts)SheltieLover
(78,781 posts)Healing to Ollie & her friends & family.
highplainsdem
(61,077 posts)LoisB
(12,649 posts)SleeplessinSoCal
(10,381 posts)Only sadness.
sheshe2
(96,821 posts)applegrove
(131,311 posts)MontanaMama
(24,682 posts)Cross gently, Cecile.
Exp
(848 posts)deminks
(11,498 posts)Maggiemayhem
(890 posts)Ishoutandscream2
(6,780 posts)I hope shes with her wonderful mama.
Judi Lynn
(164,089 posts)They are unique, and completely irreplaceable.
It's good her suffering is finished, at least.
She was a leader in a world which needs her wisdom and goodness.
IzzaNuDay
(1,265 posts)Fight for what she believed in: safe medical care for people.
allegorical oracle
(6,368 posts)ratchiweenie
(8,181 posts)Figarosmom
(10,848 posts)Rest in Peace Cecile
There will be many to pick up the mantle but the shoes you leave will be big ones to fill.
Pepsidog
(6,357 posts)Pepsidog
(6,357 posts)usaf-vet
(7,779 posts)..... headlines, if only briefly, depriving Djt of that headline space.
I also think she was looking back on her "ascension" to cast a last-minute middle finger at MAGA and its leader because she was a fighter to the end.
John 3:16
4catsmom
(667 posts)just like your mom
Alice Kramden
(2,913 posts)electric_blue68
(26,545 posts)tishaLA
(14,754 posts)It's a time when her intelligence, energy, and voice are so necessary.
elleng
(141,926 posts)DFW
(59,926 posts)Cecile was a true American hero, devoting her whole life to make ours better.
I'll miss her.

I can't believe this was almost ten years ago!
KT2000
(22,048 posts)This is very sad news. RIP Great Lady
arkielib
(435 posts)BigmanPigman
(54,863 posts)Actually, 2025 has sucked a lot already.
Hekate
(100,133 posts)no idea she was ill. Thinking back though, I dont remember seeing her campaign for Harris, which I think she would do.
lordsummerisle
(4,653 posts)liberalla
(10,977 posts)Rotten news. I knew she was sick, but hoping against hope that she had more time with us.
R I P
Betty Boom
(420 posts)This makes me unspeakably sad.
And its just another reminder of the injustice of this world. That orange shit stain still breathes, and this good woman who gave her life in service to others is gone.
LivingInASociety
(32 posts)Her timing was impeccable. I envy her.
appalachiablue
(43,953 posts)TrueBlue65
(2 posts)But also a big, ballsy F-U to trump. Thanks for everything, Cecile. 💙
LetMyPeopleVote
(177,385 posts)Skittles
(170,431 posts)she had backbone
NOT balls, *THE* most delicate body part......