The crusader for women’s and workers’ rights died Monday after a cruel illness. She inspires us to do the work ahead.

Cecile Richards died Monday after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family said in a statement.

This morning our beloved Cecile passed away at home, surrounded by her family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie,” her family said in a statement. “Our hearts are broken today but no words can do justice to the joy she brought to our lives.

On Monday, hours before President-elect Donald Trump was sworn into office for a second time, Cecile Richards’ family confirmed the formidable feminist activist and former president of Planned Parenthood passed away at 67.

Cecile Richards, a national leader for women's rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years, has died.

Elizabeth Banks has paid a heartfelt tribute to late activist Cecile Richards. On Monday, Cecile's family announced that she had died at home surrounded by her husband and children. She was 67. Cecile - who served as the president of Planned Parenthood from 2006 until 2018 - was diagnosed with glioblastoma,

Cecile Richards has died. The former president of Planned Parenthood passed away on Jan. 20, less than two years after she was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form or brain cancer. She was 67.