Legacy

Maggie Smith, Chita Rivera and other iconic women who died this year made an impact in television, performing arts, activism and beyond. It’s been a triumphant year for women, despite everything bad that’s happened in the world. Indeed, women achieved numerous milestones in 2024, in realms ranging from music to politics. For example, the release of Beyonce’s song, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” resulted in her becoming the first Black woman to ever top Billboard’s country song chart. Taylor Swift, meanwhile, became the richest female musician in the world. And in the lead-up to Election Day 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris smashed fundraising records after collecting $81 million – in one day. Though they and scores of other women reached new heights, we also lost several female icons along the way. Women whose legacies left a mark on many, including those still realizing their own greatness. To honor the contributions to the world made by those we lost, we’ve compiled some moving bits of wisdom from 15 of those outstanding women who passed away this year. May their works, and words, continue to touch us all.

Legacy

Inspiring Quotes from 15 Iconic Women We Lost in 2024

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Legacy

Inspiring Quotes from 15 Iconic Women We Lost in 2024

Inspiring Quotes from 10 Iconic Women We Lost in 2023

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