>. . While Richards’ family did not disclose her cause of death in the statement, Richards spoke openly with CNN’s Anderson Cooper last June about her battle with glioblastoma– an aggressive type of brain cancer that is incurable and has a survival rate of 12 to 18 months. . . [Source](https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/us/cecile-richards-death-planned-parenthood/index.html)