Cecile Richards, Former President of Planned Parenthood, Has Died — Details & Her Last Post

Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and champion for reproductive rights, has died after previously revealing a serious health battle.

Cecile Richards, a trailblazer for reproductive rights, passed away peacefully at home on January 20 at the age of 67, her family shared on Instagram.

"This morning our beloved Cecile passed away at home, surrounded by her family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie. Our hearts are broken today but no words can do justice to the joy she brought to our lives," her children, Kirk, Lily, Hannah, and Daniel, wrote.

They thanked the healthcare workers for their compassionate care and acknowledged the support of friends and family throughout her illness. In their statement, they encouraged others to celebrate her life by embracing the values she cherished.

"If you'd like to celebrate Cecile today, we invite you to put on some New Orleans jazz, gather with friends and family over a good meal, and remember something she said a lot over the last year: 'It's not hard to imagine future generations one day asking: 'When there was so much at stake for our country, what did you do?' The only acceptable answer is: 'Everything we could,'" the family shared.

Richards revealed her diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in a January 2024 interview with The Cut. The diagnosis came at a pivotal moment for her family, as her eldest daughter, Lily, gave birth to Richards' first grandchild, Teddy, while Richards underwent surgery.

Later that year, on December 25, 2024, Richards shared a series of photos capturing some of her most cherished memories. One photo showed her holding her grandson while walking by the water.

She also shared a joyous scene from her son Daniel's wedding in May 2024, showing the bride and groom walking hand-in-hand amid cheerful guests holding umbrellas.

Another picture featured Richards in a vibrant yellow-pink gown, posing with smiling relatives during her son's wedding day.

The former activist also shared a photo of her grandson meeting the 46th U.S. President, Joe Biden.

Richards will be remembered for her leadership, dedication to reproductive rights, and the deep connections she shared with her family and community.