Dr. Ruth Westheimer

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Dr. Ruth Westheimer

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Date of Birth: June 04, 1928
Date of Passing: July 12, 2024
Birthplace: Karlstadt am Main, Germany

Karola Ruth Westheimer was a German and American sex therapist and talk show host. She appeared on many television shows including Between the Lions, Quantum Leap, Ally McBeal, Head Cases, Tall Tales & Legends and Moonlighting. She appeared in television movies including "Lipshitz Saves the World," "One Woman or Two" and "Forever, Lulu." Westheimer had a documentary made about her life and career titled "Ask Dr. Ruth," and hosted talk shows including What's Up, Dr. Ruth, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, All New Dr. Ruth Show and Dr. Ruth's Never Too Late.

Karola Ruth Westheimer was a German and American sex therapist and talk show host. She appeared on many television shows including Between the Lions, Quantum Leap, Ally McBeal, Head Cases, Tall Tales & Legends and Moonlighting. She appeared in television movies including "Lipshitz Saves the World," "One Woman or Two" and "Forever, Lulu." Westheimer had a documentary made about her life and career titled "Ask Dr. Ruth," and hosted talk shows including What's Up, Dr. Ruth, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, All New Dr. Ruth Show and Dr. Ruth's Never Too Late.

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