Hillary Clinton ‘heart sick’ as Steinem, ‘architect’ of women’s equality, dies

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Trending on The Hill - September 3, 2026

Trending on The Hill - September 3, 2026

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said she was “heartsick” over the death of Gloria Steinem, a well-known activist, feminist and “architect” of women’s equality.

Steinem died in her New York City home on Wednesday. She was 92.

“Oh, Gayle, I’m heartsick, as I think everyone who not only knew her but followed her, was inspired and challenged by her,” Clinton said in a phone call to “CBS Mornings” with co-host Gayle King.

She described Steinem’s activism as “rooted in optimism, and that’s a moral choice.”

“She was one of the architects of the entire structure of women equality,” the former first lady said. “I mean, tearing down those obstacles to young women being able to participate where their talents and hard work took them.”

Clinton credited Steinem for creating opportunities for many women over the decades,........

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