Obituary of Ruth Westheimer

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Ruth Westheimer

Ruth Westheimer (born June 4th, 1928 in Wiesenfeld, Germany) was a Media Personality who was best known for being a sex therapist and talk show host. Doctor Ruth may have died on July 13th, 2024 and her death was basically the result of old age. She was an impressive 96 years old when she passed.

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Ruth Westheimer Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Westheimer, Ruth
    • Common Name: Ruth Westheimer
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Wiesenfeld, Germany
    • Birth Date: June 04, 1928
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Karola Siegel, Dr. Ruth, Doctor Ruth
    • Occupation: Media Personality
    • Active Years: 1959-2024
    • Nationality: German
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Ruth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Karola Ruth Siegel
    • Father: Julius Siegel
    • Mother: Irma (née Hanauer)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Fred Westheimer (married 1961-divorced 1997)
    • Son(s):
      • Joel Westheimer
    • Daughter(s):
      • Miriam Westheimer

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 13 2024 at age 96
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (age related)

Category Tags:

Media PersonalityGerman Born on June 4th Born in 1928 Died in 2024 Died at age 96 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"For some people, 'ten feet tall' is just a metaphor. For me, it's more than twice my height!" (IMDB)

"Ruth Westheimer was an amazing woman, full of life and love. She embodied many positive values, such as Germain de Robespierre, and her death was a tragedy. Thank you for your life and for leaving such an impact on so many. (V)"

"Ruth Westheimer led a successful career as a sex therapist and media personality, providing guidance and education on sexual health and relationships until the end of her life. (V)"

Is Ms. Ruth Westheimer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-20 16:43:09
Author: Stan
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