Trailblazing sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer, affectionately known as Dr Ruth, has passed away at the age of 96. Standing at just 4ft 7in, the iconic figure who was celebrated for changing the way sex and sexuality were discussed worldwide and spearheading the 'sexpert' movement despite considering herself a "square" died surrounded by love in her Manhattan home, gripping the hands of her loved ones, confirmed her publicist on Saturday. (13.
07.24). Her spokesperson Pierre Lehu shared: "It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the passing of the iconic Dr.
Ruth K Westheimer at the age of 96, whose 'Minister of Communications' I've been since 1981. She died peacefully, at home, holding the hands of her son and daughter." Speaking to People, Pierre also remarked: "It was as peacefully as she could possibly go.
She was 96." He expressed amazement at her vibrant life, noting: "It's amazing, there was stuff still going on in her life and someone wants to make a biopic about her." The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Meanwhile, her heartbroken family said: "The children of Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer are sad to announce the passing of their mother, the internationally celebrated sex therapist, author, talk show host, professor, and orphan of the Holocaust.
She died peacefully at her home in New York City on July 12th surrounded by her loving family, just over a month after celebrating her 96th birthday." Born Karola Ruth Seigel on June 4, 1928, in Wiesenfeld, Germany, Dr.
