Robin Morgan, feminist writer and close friend of Gloria Steinem, dies at 85
Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and '50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died at age 85.
Robin Morgan, a prominent feminist writer and close friend of Gloria Steinem, has passed away at the age of 85. The renowned poet, essayist, editor, and activist succumbed to a series of health issues in New York, just days after Steinem's death. Morgan's legacy is one of remarkable deeds, compelling words, and powerful imagery.
She was a key figure in the second-wave feminist movement during the 1960s and 1970s, organizing protests against the Miss America pageant and editing the influential anthology "Sisterhood is Powerful". Her poetry, including works like "Monster" and "Arraignment", resonated with feminist rallies and beyond. Morgan coined the term "herstory" and popularized the clenched fist/female symbol.
Despite her public persona, she remained fiercely independent, resisting labels and maintaining a sense of humor throughout her life.
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