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Dolores Huerta Dies at 96 After Cancer Battle
California labor icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96 amid cancer battle.
In brief
California labor icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96 amid cancer battle. California labor organizer Dolores Huerta died at 96 after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of farmworkers' rights and the 'Sí, se puede' movement. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Dolores Huerta Dies
Dolores Huerta, the iconic California labor organizer who helped transform the farmworkers’ rights movement, died Wednesday morning surrounded by family in Bakersfield. She was 96.
Family Announces Death
Her family announced her death in a social media statement, saying they were 'deeply saddened' by the loss.
“deeply saddened”
Cancer Battle
Family spokesperson Erik Olvera confirmed Huerta had been battling cancer but declined to disclose the type, citing family wishes.
Legacy of Activism
Huerta co-founded the National Farm Workers Association with César Chávez in 1962, helped organize the Delano grape strike, and coined the rallying cry 'Sí, se puede.'
“Sí, se puede”
What to remember
California labor organizer Dolores Huerta died at 96 after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of farmworkers' rights and the 'Sí, se puede' movement.
