Culture

Sex Expert and Cultural Icon Dr. Ruth Dead at 96

LEGEND GONE

Dr. Ruth Westheimer became the go-to person for sex advice.

Mathew Murphy
Mathew Murphy 

Senior News Editor

Dr. Ruth Westheimer
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Mathew Murphy

Mathew Murphy

Senior News Editor

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