She was such a big celebrity (especially in the 80s). I remember listening to her radio show and watching her talk show. I always said she was born on my birthday but in reality, I was born on her birthday.
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Renowned Sex Therapist, Dies at 96
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who died at 96, helped diminish the taboo around sex with her call-in radio show, where she openly discussed sexuality with humor and grace. Publicist Pierre Lehu, who co-authored books with Westheimer, confirmed her death to PEOPLE on Saturday, July 13.