Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the psychologist better known as the sex therapist Dr. Ruth, has died at age 96.

Dr. Ruth, the diminutive 'sexpert' who helped Americans talk more openly about sex, has died at age 96, joking on social media until near the end.

Westheimer's deep knowledge about human sexual behavior and advocacy of safe sex, along with her pragmatism and sense of humor, catapulted her to national fame in the 1980s.

Ruth Westheimer, sex therapist known to millions as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96 Her frankness on her long-running radio and TV call-in shows made her a go-to guide for tips on lovemaking.

Ruth Westheimer, the superstar sex therapist known to millions as “Dr. Ruth”, has died aged 96. Westheimer died Friday at her home in Manhattan, her publicist Pierre Lehu confirmed.

Ruth Westheimer, who as Dr. Ruth enlightened and entertained audiences by tackling topics from multiple orgasms to menage a trois, has died at age 96.

Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive guru of the American sexual revolution whose straightforward, matter-of-fact way of discussing the facts of life led to an illustrious career as a radio talk-show ...

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist whose unequivocal manner and unending charm made her a talk show superstar, has died at age 96.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, groundbreaking sex therapist, author, and host, dies at 96 The taboo-shattering psychologist became an international celebrity in the 1980s with her frank radio and television ...

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96.