Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92

Some breaking news. The nation has lost a powerful voice for feminism. Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. She was an outspoken trailblazer of the women's rights movement, a journalist, an activist, and never stopped working for equality. A post this morning said Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City yesterday. ABC's Rena Roy has a look back at her life and powerful legacy. The myths about this issue are false. Gloria Steinem was a journalist, political activist, and above all an outspoken trailblazer of the women's rights movement in the 60s and 70s. To every woman whose abilities have been wasted by the second class, subservient, underpaid, or powerless positions to which female human beings are consigned. Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1934, Steinem dedicated her life to breaking barriers, inspiring women to fight for change and take risks. I also thought that I absolutely had to get married and have children and lead my husband's life. And courtesy of all the women who were speaking out about different kinds of lives, I realized I was actually happy and not everybody has to live the same way. Steinem became a freelance writer after college, gaining notoriety for her expose on New York City's Playboy Club when she went undercover as a bunny in 1963, later helping create New York and Ms. Magazines. She earned countless awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. Because of her work across America and around the world, more women are afforded the respect and opportunities that they deserve. Steinem took it upon herself to help women achieve their dreams by co-founding the National Women's Political Caucus. The women's rights advocate was also among the creators of Take Our Daughters to Work Day, so young girls could learn about future career opportunities. And in 2005, co-launching the Women's Media Center. Remember, the Constitution does not begin with I, the President. It begins with we, the people. God may be in the details, but the goddess is in connections. Through it all, staying focused on her journey towards social justice and fighting for women's rights and equality. Rena Roy, ABC News, New York. Gloria Steinem brought her push for equality to our area numerous times. That includes speaking at a gathering at the National Constitution Center back in 2013. And we all stand on her shoulders, don't we? And we all also had the honor of hearing her speak at the PA Conference for Women a couple of times over the years. You can find more coverage of her death and her legacy at 6abc.com. I got to meet her a couple of times, and I sat next to her at her dinner. What was fascinating was how interested she was in other people, how warm, how kind. She truly was a journalist at heart, curious, wanting to know about other people, and open to them. So engaged. Such a great listener. Incredible woman.