# Dolores Huerta Dies at 96 After Cancer Battle

> California labor icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96 amid cancer battle.
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## 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
## Key takeaway

California labor organizer Dolores Huerta died at 96 after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of farmworkers' rights and the 'Sí, se puede' movement.