Frances Willard dies of pernicious anemia at age 58 in New York City.
Frances Willard passed away on February 17, 1898, in New York City, succumbing to pernicious anemia. Her death occurred while she remained actively engaged as the president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, symbolizing her lifelong commitment to reform.
Willard's death marked the end of a transformative era in American social reform led by one of its most passionate advocates. Her legacy continued to influence movements for temperance and women’s rights long after her passing, cementing her status as a towering figure in history.