Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Cecile Richards | The White HouseSkip to contentThe White HouseThe White House The White House Home AdministrationThe RecordThe IssuesBriefing RoomEspañol InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new windowThreadsOpens in a new windowReddit Privacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement MenuCloseTo search this site, enter a search termSearchMobile Menu OverlayAdministrationShow submenu for “Administration””President Joe BidenVice President Kamala HarrisFirst Lady Dr. Jill BidenSecond Gentleman Douglas EmhoffThe CabinetThe RecordThe IssuesBriefing RoomExecutive OfficesShow submenu for “Executive Offices””Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityDomestic Policy CouncilNational Economic CouncilNational Security CouncilOffice of Intergovernmental AffairsOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Public EngagementOffice of Science and Technology PolicyThe White HouseShow submenu for “The White House””PresidentsFirst FamiliesThe GroundsOur GovernmentThe MomentsThe StoryEspañol Privacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new windowThreadsOpens in a new windowReddit The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 To search this site, enter a search termSearchJanuary 20, 2025 Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Cecile Richards Home Briefing Room Statements and Releases Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Cecile Richards. Cecile fearlessly led us forward to be the America we say we are. Carrying her mom’s torch for justice, she championed some of our Nation’s most important civil rights causes. She fought for the dignity of workers, defended and advanced women’s reproductive rights and equality, and mobilized our fellow Americans to exercise their power to vote. She was a leader of utmost character and I know that her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Jill and I are sending our love and strength to her husband Kirk, her children Daniel, Hannah, and Lily, her grandson Teddy, and the entire Richards family.###ShareShare this page on FacebookShare this page on Xhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/20/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-cecile-richards/?utm_source=link HomeThe RecordThe IssuesBriefing RoomThe AdministrationExecutive OfficesThe White HouseEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new windowThreadsOpens in a new windowReddit The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 WH.gov Scroll to Top Scroll to Top Top
