Few people leave behind a legacy that feels both historic and deeply personal. For Gloria Steinem, the outpouring of love following her death is showing just how many lives she touched along the way. Comedian and actress Amy Schumer was among those honoring the celebrated journalist, writer, and advocate after news broke on Thursday, September 3, that Steinem had died one day earlier at her New York City home.
Steinem was one of the most recognizable figures in the women’s movement and remained active well into her later years. Gloria, 92, died on Wednesday, September 2, at her home in New York City, according to an announcement shared through her official social media account and foundation.
Amy Schumer Pays Tribute to Gloria Steinem
Amy, 45, shared a deeply personal remembrance on Instagram shortly after the news was announced.
“My hero my sister my friend. Thank you Gloria,” she wrote alongside a post featuring one of Steinem’s well-known messages about the importance of women supporting one another.
In another Instagram tribute, Schumer shared photos of Steinem from different points in her life, including a black-and-white image from her earlier years.
“Walked the walk to her last day. Love to the coven of women who cared for her,” Schumer wrote.
The posts offered a glimpse at the admiration Schumer held for Steinem beyond her public accomplishments, remembering her as a friend as well as an influential voice.
Schumer’s photo choices highlighted both Steinem’s public work and the woman she knew personally.
One image showed Steinem participating in a march later in life, while another captured her decades earlier alongside fellow activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes. Schumer also shared a Steinem quote that now carries added meaning: “She will need her sisterhood.”
Her simple description of Steinem as “my hero my sister my friend” quickly drew supportive reactions from followers.
For Schumer, however, Steinem’s impact could be summed up much more personally. “Thank you Gloria,” she wrote.
Gloria Steinem Died Peacefully at 92
The statement said she “passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her.” A cause of death was not immediately announced.
Her representatives described a life that remained full of purpose until its final chapter, saying she continued her work for equality “until the very end.”
Gloria Steinem Leaves a Lasting Journalism Legacy
GettySteinem spent decades writing, organizing, and encouraging women to make their voices heard.
She first gained widespread attention as a journalist in the 1960s and later became a founding editor of New York magazine. In 1971, she helped establish “Ms.” magazine, which became one of the defining publications of the women’s movement.
Her work eventually stretched far beyond magazines. She wrote books, traveled extensively, and continued speaking with younger generations about equality, community, and finding their own voices.
