Cecile Richards often cited her mother, the late Texas Governor, Ann Richards, as a source of inspiration. She leaves behind a legacy as an advocate for women’s reproductive rights. She is ...

Cecile Richards was one of the leading American activists. She was born in Waco, Texas, in 1957, she was the daughter of Ann Richards, a former governor of Texas. Richards started as a labor ...

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This story has been updated with new information. Cecile Richards, daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards and a national champion for abortion rights, died Monday surrounded by her family ...

She was 67. Richards, the daughter of the former Democratic Texas governor, was one of the nation’s most prominent advocates for abortion rights. “This morning our beloved Cecile passed away ...

Cecile Richards has passed away at the age of 67 ... since her diagnosis in 2023. Richards, a Texas native, dedicated her life to fighting for reproductive rights and social justice.

Cecile Richards, a prominent feminist activist and ... At the convention, she also helped cast Texas’ ceremonial votes to nominate Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.