Overview
- Her family confirmed her death Wednesday in a Facebook post, asked for privacy and said they will announce plans to recognize and celebrate her life.
- No cause of death has been released and news outlets reported that details were not immediately available.
- Huerta co‑founded the group that became the United Farm Workers, helped lead the 1965 Delano grape strike, and coined the rallying cry “Sí, se puede.”
- In March 2026 she publicly accused César Chávez of sexual abuse from the 1960s, an admission that has prompted renewed scrutiny of the UFW's history and leadership.
- She is survived by 13 children and the Dolores Huerta Foundation, and public memorials, tributes and debates over her and the movement's legacy are expected in the coming days.