“As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for us, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this incredible loss to our family. We know that many of you around the world share in our mourning, and we will be following up on plans to recognize and celebrate her incredible life and legacy.”

Dolores Huerta's family and the Dolores Huerta Foundation · said 2026-10-28 · reported 2026-10-28

The family's announcement post continued, asking for privacy and noting plans to celebrate her legacy.