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In reply to the discussion: Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died [View all]Ilsa
(62,371 posts)7. I could see she was getting close. One picture
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.
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Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died [View all]
Fla Dem
Monday
OP
How is that? Aren't we WAY past time to have a president (president used loosely) to die in office?
PortTack
Monday
#67
A live well lived. Cecile made the difference in the lives of tens of thousands of women.
Botany
Monday
#15
Oh gawd. Today of all days this is beyond wrenching. She appeared on tv interviews through
hlthe2b
Monday
#16
So sad. May her family and friends find peace. The angels are caring for her now.
riversedge
Monday
#31
She was a great leader and I'm sorry she has passed. But I chose to think about it this way. She takes away the....
usaf-vet
Monday
#66
Glioblastoma is an evil cancer. It took my wife's brother, Teddy Kennedy, John McCain, and now Cecile.
DFW
Monday
#81
What a loss. One courageous, great woman, leader and activist. RIP Cecile Richards.
appalachiablue
17 hrs ago
#93