Women's rights activist and journalist Gloria Steinem has passed away at her home in New York City. Steinem was a key figure in the second-wave feminist movement of the 1960s, which focused on achieving greater gender equality, reproductive freedom, and ending domestic violence. She died "peacefully" at her home, surrounded by loved ones, as revealed in a post on her Instagram account. The post, which included a photo of Steinem smiling, stated: "Yesterday, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her." Gloria Steinem lived nearly 100 years, and she remained active in her advocacy for equality until her final days. Her greatest strength was her ability to listen and make others feel valued and heard. Her words and actions encouraged people to embrace their true selves. In her later years, she focused on two passions: writing and being part of a community. She often held "Talking Circles" in her living room, inviting guests to engage in meaningful conversations, a tradition she hoped would continue even after her passing. Steinem was set to publish a book titled An Unexpected Life, and her home in Manhattan, where she had lived since 1967, housed Gloria's Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to continuing her work and activism. Her team encouraged fans to light a candle in her honor as a way to remember her contributions. Throughout her life, Steinem promoted collective action, empathy, and the idea that women should have control over their own bodies. She challenged the traditional roles imposed by patriarchal societies, which often restrict women's autonomy. In one of her famous quotes, she said, "Any woman who chooses to behave like a full human being should be warned that the armies of the status quo will treat her as something of a dirty joke. That’s their natural and first weapon. She will need her sisterhood." Her words continue to inspire those fighting for gender equality today.