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All of us at Phaidon were sorry to learn of the passing of Gloria Steinem, the writer and feminist icon whose tireless work helped push through greater rights for women around the world, over five decades of truly groundbreaking activism. 

Steinem spearheaded sweeping cultural transformations across virtually every facet of women’s lives, in business, law, sport, entertainment, the arts, and in the home.

The 92-year-old “passed away peacefully in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her.

“Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end,” a statement shared to her Instagram page said. “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves.”