Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and a fierce advocate for reproductive rights, passed away on Monday at the age of 67. Her family shared that she died at home after a battle with glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor diagnosed in 2023.

Richards led Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018, steering the organization through some of its most challenging years. During her tenure, she fought tirelessly against efforts to restrict access to reproductive health care and sex education, particularly under the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump.

In a 2022 essay, Richards reflected on her time at Planned Parenthood, admitting she underestimated the political opposition’s determination to undermine women’s rights. “I believed that providing vital health care, with public opinion on our side, would be enough,” she wrote. “I was wrong.”

Her final project, Abortion in America, aimed to share personal stories about abortion through platforms like TikTok and Instagram, reaching younger audiences beyond traditional media.

Richards, the daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, often spoke about the importance of meaningful work. “I’ve been really fortunate to do work that mattered to me and to the people I care about,” she said in a recent interview.

She leaves behind a legacy of resilience and advocacy, symbolized by the stack of friendship bracelets she wore, one of which simply read: “Keep going.”

A full obituary will be published soon.