Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.

Richards was a Waco native and the daughter of the late Gov. Ann Richards. She was also Beto O'Rourke's national finance chair during his run for governor.

Cecile Richards, a prominent women's rights advocate and former head of Planned Parenthood, died at 67 from brain cancer. Her family and President Biden honored her legacy.