Ruth Westheimer, the powerhouse who rose to prominence as a groundbreaking and well-known sex therapist, has died at the age of ninety-six. Known lovingly as “Dr. Ruth,” Westheimer’s open, caring, and frequently amusing style revolutionized the discourse surrounding sex and relationships.
She was born in 1928 in Germany, managed to flee the horrors of the Holocaust, and eventually arrived in the United States, where she graduated from Columbia University with a PhD in education. Her radio program, ‘Sexually Speaking’, which provided candid guidance on relationships and sexual health at a time when these subjects were mostly taboo, marked the beginning of her ascent to stardom in the early 1980s. Here’s how the world remembers her after death.
How Did Ruth Westheimer Die?
On Friday, July 12th, Ruth Westheimer breathed her last at the age of 96. Her death was announced by her publicist Pierre Lehu.
“She was restful when she passed away. Her son and daughter were with her and holding her hand at that moment,” Lehu said, before adding, “It was as peacefully as she could possibly go. She was 96.” He continued, “It’s amazing, there was stuff still going on in her life [she has a book coming out this fall with Allison Gilbert] and someone wants to make a biopic about her.”
According to reports, she died peacefully at her residence. Westheimer had celebrated her 95th birthday last year and had talked about being surprised of a number of things at an age like this. She said, “That I became famous. I have a wonderful daughter, son-in-law, a wonderful son and daughter-in-law and four wonderful grandchildren.”
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Ruth Westheimer’s Pioneering Career In Sex Education
The early 1980s saw a boom in Westheimer’s career thanks to her radio program ‘Sexually Speaking’. During a period when conversations on sexual health were frequently shrouded in secrecy and stigma, Dr. Ruth’s candid, educational, and frequently humorous manner was groundbreaking.
Her capacity to clearly and empathetically discuss difficult and delicate subjects won her a large and dedicated fanbase very fast. Her radio show’s popularity helped her go to television, where she kept shattering stereotypes and enlightening viewers about sexual health.
In addition to her work in radio, Dr. Ruth wrote a lot of books, edited scholarly publications, and appeared in a lot of media. She was a reliable resource on issues related to relationships and sex because of her knowledge and compassionate style. She shared her knowledge and enthusiasm to students by teaching at multiple universities as well.
Dr. Ruth paved the way for others to accept their sexuality with acceptance and compassion throughout her career. She has left an enduring impact on her field as well as popular culture by dismantling obstacles and encouraging honest, healthy dialogues about sex. The world will remember her as an icon.
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