Breaking news: Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, dies at 67

She was one of the country's most well-known defenders of abortion rights.

View in browser Jan. 20, 2025, 11:17 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Joshua Bright for The New York Times Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President, Dies at 67 She was the president of Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018, overseeing the country's largest provider of reproductive health care and sex education. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018