Dr. Ruth Westheimer, sex therapist and talk show host, dies at 96

For decades, the witty, diminutive Westheimer -- popularly known as Dr. Ruth -- was one of America's most trusted and popular voices on the topic of sex.

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[girlfromthebronxbywayofelb]

A true treasure! One thing that impressed me was a short interview she gave in her home where she showed a doll house she played with occasionally, as a way of reclaiming the childhood she lost to the Holocaust. A truly amazing professional woman. You are missed. Rest in Power 🗽

[xavierdh]

Lord may she rest in peace 😊 I used to watch her late at night when I was a kid when my mom was sleep 😴 lol 😆

[werthmelissa]

Farewell to this icon! I recognized her from my childhood when she was on the TV show Between The Lions in The Word Doctor segments portraying herself but she went by the name Dr Ruth Wordheimer in the show.

[dalehoward]

We loved you Dr Ruth❤ RIP, you did a wonderful service ✡️🙏👍✝️❤

[sarahmervine]

Who would ever think that this little lady was a sharp shooter

[mikevn]

She answered uncomfortable questions about sex and helped millions. Imagine doing that today when so many can't tell a man from a woman !

[enhancehomeimprovementstoo]

Ahhh man I grew up listening to her. First Richard Simmons now her.

[animn]

A real shame; our hearts go out to you❤

[mstwelvedeadlycyns]

I will miss that courage and banter! Rest In Power Dr. Ruth Good Sex is Great Sex! #sexualhealingmarvingaye

[alanroberson]

Very good job dudes and well done!! Congratulations 993.143% yo throughout the 2nd sizzling week of said jubilant July y'all. A true treasure! One thing that impressed me was a short interview she gave in her home where she showed a doll house she played with occasionally, as a way of reclaiming the childhood she lost to the Holocaust. A truly amazing professional woman. You are missed. Rest in Power!!! 🗽🏅🥇🏅🇺🇸

[Victor-eewl]

She also appeared on the Lifetime network's "Good Sex!" since 8/27/1984 when the channel hit the airwaves.

Here is the Lifetime network promo for her from 1985.