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Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67

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“Our hearts are broken today but no words can do justice to the joy she brought to our lives,” her family said.

Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67

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Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, passed away at 67 after battling glioblastoma.

A prominent women’s rights activist, she faced significant challenges during her tenure, including opposition from Donald Trump and the eventual overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Tributes poured in from political leaders and organizations, remembering her as a trailblazer for reproductive rights.

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