Renowned psychologist Ruth Westheimer, also known as “Dr. Ruth,” passed away at the age of 96 in her Manhattan home. Westheimer gained fame in the 1980s with her candid and entertaining advice on sex and relationships through radio and television programs. Starting with a 15-minute segment on WYNY radio in New York, her show “Sexually Speaking” quickly became a hit, turning her into a national media sensation and successful businesswoman. Westheimer's popularity peaked in the 1980s, with syndicated call-in shows, columns, board games, and guidebooks on sexuality. College students adored her and her speaking engagements on campuses were lucrative. She even appeared in advertisements for various products. Dr. Ruth’s legacy as America’s most famous sex counselor lives on, as she leaves behind a trailblazing career that revolutionized conversations on intimacy and sexuality.