Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
In 2026, the world bid farewell to two influential figures: Gloria Steinem, a prominent journalist and activist, and Cassandra Wilson, a celebrated jazz singer and songwriter. Steinem, born in Toledo, Ohio in 1934, was a trailblazer in the women's liberation movement and co-founder of Ms. Magazine. Wilson, born in Mississippi in 1955, was known for her soulful voice and genre-spanning music. Both women left a lasting impact on society through their work and advocacy.
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