She oversaw the United States’ largest provider of reproductive health care and sex education from 2006 to 2018.

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What her famous mother did as Texas governor, Cecile carried on by standing up a range of progressive and pro-choice organizations.

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.

"We’ve been investing in young people for the last 12 years, and now it’s really important that we make space for them to lead.”

Women's rights activist and former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, 67, died at her home surrounded by family and her dog Ollie on Monday morning, her family announced.

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

A former Planned Parenthood president and staunch women's rights advocate Cecile Richards has died at the age of 67.

Cecile Richards devoted her life to political activism in the fight for equal rights, most notably the rights of women to reproductive health.

From former President Barack Obama to pro-life leaders like Lila Rose, activists on both sides of the abortion debate have reacted to the death of Cecile Richards, with many offering prayers for the

President Joe Biden, center, Vice President Kamala Harris, right, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, at the 60th inaugural ceremonies on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. (photo: Tom Brenner/The Washington Post / Getty )