Dr. Ruth Westheimer, one of America’s most iconic pioneers in sex education passed away at the age of 96, according to The Associated Press (AP), citing a statement by her publicist.

Westheimer died surrounded by friends and family at her home in New York City, according to The AP, citing friend Pierre Lehu. Westheimer became a household name in the 1980s for her frank discussions of sexual health on television programs including “The Dr. Ruth Show,” as well as authoring 40 books on the

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