# Dolores Huerta Dies at 96

> Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers and accused Cesar Chavez of sexual assault, dies at 96.
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- Summary: Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers and accused Cesar Chavez of sexual assault, dies at 96. Dolores Huerta, civil rights…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/dolores-huerta-dead-96
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:45:33.35+00:00
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## Dolores Huerta dies
Dolores Huerta, civil rights icon who co-founded the United Farm Workers, dies at 96.
## Her activism legacy
Huerta led the Delano grape strike, won better wages and protections for farmworkers, and popularized 'Sí, se puede'.
## Accused of assault
In March 2026, Huerta accused Cesar Chavez of sexually assaulting her in 1966 and pressuring her into sex in 1960.
## California's response
California renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the allegations emerged.
## Tucson's action
Tucson, Arizona, renamed its observance Dolores Huerta Day to honor her contributions.
## Her foundation
Huerta established the Dolores Huerta Foundation in 2002 to continue advocacy for marginalized communities.
## Family statement
Her family confirmed her death on October 28, 2026, and requested privacy as they grieve.
## Key takeaway

Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist and United Farm Workers co-founder, dies at 96 after accusing Cesar Chavez of sexual assault decades earlier.