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Joe's Mika Brzezinski reflects on the death of Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, and what lessons we can take from her legacy

The former Planned Parenthood president and lifelong champion of women’s rights passed away Monday from brain cancer.

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

Cecile Richards, a prominent advocate for abortion rights who served as president of Planned Parenthood for more than a decade, died on Monday. She was 67. Richards was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a terminal brain cancer, in 2023. She died at home, "surrounded by family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie," Richards’ family said in a statement.

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, the longtime advocate for women’s rights who was president of Planned Parenthood, has died. She was 67.

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

The news of her death was discouraging to the point of despair. And yet, upon further reflection, I realized quickly that Cecile’s life should guide us.

Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and an outspoken advocate for abortion and women's rights, has passed away.

Cecile Richards, a women’s rights activist and former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67, her family said.