Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
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Summary
Dolores Huerta, a labor rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers, has died at age 96. Her family announced her death in a social media statement on October 28, 2026, and said it would share plans to honor her life and legacy later.Key Facts
- Huerta was 96 when she died.
- Her family announced her death in a social media statement.
- The family said she died on October 28, 2026.
- Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers.
- Her family asked for privacy as it grieves.
- The family said it would later share plans to recognize and celebrate her life and legacy.
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