Dr. Ruth Westheimer Dead at 96

[@maryannchandonnait8094]

My daughter met her at University of Rhode Island in 2003 and had a picture taken with her. Quite an honor to meet such a courageous woman.

[@ZZ-hu8gu]

She was a Zionazi murderer

[@john15008]

I was so fascinated listening to Dr. Ruth’s syndicated radio show in the 1980s that I decided to pursue a career as a mental health professional. I have been dreading this news. God bless her!

[@pinkplum3379]

Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons, both have past days apart. Both were some of the most positive encouraging celebrities for many years. Their encouragement will be missed. May they rest in peace.

[@anthonysanchez80]

"The World's Foremost Sex Therapist Was a Holocaust Survivor and Former Sniper" Talk about living a full life! RIP

[@josebrown5961]

I had an English teacher in high school who was a member of the OSS. She was a tiny little lady like Dr. Westheimer and was a spy! She didn’t speak of the war much but if you ever could get her going it was amazing to hear of her exploits.

[@hoosierdaddy8002]

Thanks for mentioning that . All these years I forgot about that . RIP Dr. Ruth.

[@guineapiglady2841]

Gross!

[@ZZ-hu8gu]

Talk about being a total hypocrite and war criminal !!

[@paulmason329]

Auf wiedersehen Dr Woot. Seriously though we can't afford to lose witnesses to the evils of far right wing ideology which claimed her family. Far right is NEVER right. Six million plus victims cannot put that argument more strongly if at all RIP Dr Ruth thanks for your survival to a great age.

[@tas22222]

ANother unique person that will never come again !! Richard S and now Mrs Westheimer. Both unique and loved human beings we were lucky to watch and learn.

[@erinmalone2669]

She was so small and yet such a force. We needed someone to tell us to tear down the walls of misinformation and shame around sex. She was a revolutionary and a strong person. RIP❤

[@MrVariant]

Huh? People bs about sex regardless. Let alone tricked about devotion or assume the risk of an allegation in the modern day. Was good humor even if youtube may delete my comments though about every minute had something humorous, or a way to salvage ww2.

[@decemberdarling6058]

The sweetest woman. 96 great years spent teaching us all. We learned so much. Thank you Dr Ruth. Rest well. 🕊

[@ariellesarinafirestone7823]

I used to sing for her all the time with my choir and she was at my college graduation brunch because her granddaughter was in my class! I almost forgot how famous she was. She was so lovely I’m so sad she’s passed 😢

[@abigailwatson1619]

I remember her as Dr. Ruth Wordheimer, a parody of her therapist role, in the PBS children’s television series Between the Lions, in which she helped anxious spellers and readers with their fear of long words (such as “intelligent”, “enchanting” and “unbeatable”, to name a few), and also helped words who were currently dissatisfied with their current meaning to change (such as changing “stop” to “hop” and “testy” to “zesty”), thus giving the words a new lease on life. 📖 Rest in paradise, Dr. Ruth (June 4, 1928 - July 12, 2024). You may be gone physically, but you’re still here in spirit, as well as our memories of you. 😇🦅

[@ariellesarinafirestone7823]

Omg I LOVED between the lions!!! I don’t remember that skit it must’ve gone wayyy over my head 😂

[@randomfandom184]

I remember that! I loved Dr. Ruth

[@werthmelissa]

Me too! I immediately thought of it as soon as I saw the news! Those were fun segments!

[@WykeshiaMcCallister1986]

I can hear Dr. Ruth's sweet voice right now, "Ooh, I am good." May she rest in eternal peace.

[@MisssKayy]

Is that why I thought her name was wordheimer all this time?😂

[@Shea3224]

RIP Beautiful Queen. You’ll never be forgotten!! 🥹💜

[@gapeach14]

R.I.P to Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons.

[@gapeach14]

She died 96 and he died at 76

[@johnkazmierczak5979]

I remembered her once. My kids use to watch reruns of Between The Lions at The Academy of Autism. But she teach me some 4-synonym words that she teach in the show. But years later, it fufilled my destiny, with love. she was a therapist type a person. Thanks Dr. Ruth for sharing my past, I'll never forget you.

[@ScottKrischak-pz8em]

Such a beautiful lady, may she rest in peace. We need more people like her in the world.

[@jimnfl7134]

many celebrities as of late, Shelley Duvall, the boy from ALF (Benji Gregory) and a few minutes ago (Richard Simmons).

[@chanabayla1823]

​@@jimnfl7134Shannen Doherty of 90210 also just died of cancer at 53

[@carriefox1146]

I was fortunate to she her speak. She was fabulous, absolutely fabulous! My condolences to her family and my gratitude for sharing her with the world. ❤

[@Liberal_From_Prairies689]

We need more people like her and like Dr. Sue Johanson (RIP) who broke down barriers when it comes to sexuality and sexual education instead of deplorables who sit around demonizing sexual education and identity. RIP Dr. Ruth!

[@censorshipsucks9493]

I don't need sex education when it comes to STDs. I've only been with my wife. She's only been with me. And now you have stupid commercials talking about HPV, but nowhere on the commercial does it say it's an STD. What we need is for people to take responsibility for their own actions. Oh, and there are only two genders, and you don't get to choose.

[@SpotTheBorgCat]

I seriously doubt Dr. Ruth W, would approve of Teachers exposing 6 yr olds to their private sex lives.

[@deejohnston2150]

She was a charismatic trailblazer. May she rest peacefully. ❤

[@deejohnston2150]

@@ZZ-hu8gu no less so than any soldier given an order.

[@ZZ-hu8gu]

@@deejohnston2150yes that gets you executed at Nuremberg just like the Nazi war criminals

[@Veronna79]

Bless the Soul and Spirit of Dr. Ruth a brilliant fantastic woman. Rest In Heaven.👑💯❤️🕊️🌺🙌

[@rainarodriguez5878]

RIL Dr. Ruth, and mahalo for your courage, knowledge and passion! And for having such an open nonjudgemental mind, you helped us enormously!♡

[@DSmith-gs4tr]

There will never be another Dr. Ruth Westheimer. RIP, queen.

[@monicariley5598]

My condolences goes out to dr. Ruth westheimer family we lost a legendary therapist and icon. She helped alot of people and cared for people. She will be missed. Her legacy will live on. Rip dr. Ruth westheimer 😥🙏👼

[@coldfact.]

Shelly Duvall, Richard Simmons, & Dr. Ruth. The infamous dying in 3's club.

[@memibrowne1945]

Shannon Doherty

[@coldfact.]

@memibrowne1945 oh wow!

[@TheSaintFrenzy]

We take too much stock in celebrities. Hardly anyone was paying attention to these people for decades prior to their death.

[@coldfact.]

@@TheSaintFrenzy so what. That isn't the point. They were significant in their own right & people acknowledge that they JUST died!! No one is idolizing anyone, just recognizing them. Please stop! 😕

[@ddivincenzo1194]

Donald Sutherland and Dabney Coleman, as well. Shannen, Donald, Dabney, Dr Ruth, Shelley and Richard all since June 1.

[@itsdefinitelytrue7600]

I remember the radio show being on many years ago and I wasn't allowed to listen to it but I did catch a minute or two, once in awhile and I always thought Dr Ruth was a cool lady and she helped many of people🙏

[@teagarden874]

A wonderful human being and a life well lived to help others.

[@lindabishop7824]

She made such an impact on me when I was young. She is the reason that I have such a healthy outlook when it comes to sex. She was so open about it. She made me realize how good it is to talk about sex which is such a big part of being human. she really took the shame out of it. I am so sorry she is gone, we need more people like her.

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

Man, hearing and seeing this...way ahead of her time🫂🫂🫂🫂🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱rest in peace and love and comfort

[@npcfigureathletedawnirish691]

So she was Jewish ?

[@deed2157]

​​​@@npcfigureathletedawnirish691Yes.Was a child during the Holocaust. Parent killed in Nazi camp

[@chanabayla1823]

Yes antisemite she was​@@npcfigureathletedawnirish691

[@chrisketchum8042]

I remembered her from Between the Lion's. RIP. Dr. Ruth Wordheimer

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

I was hoping someone would mention that

[@jeremywhitehead1633]

I love that show.

[@LuckyBolt97]

I remember seeing her on Between The Lions as Dr.Ruth Wordheimer. RIP Ruth for being on my childhood show. 😞😢😢😢😢

[@brothergaryii]

So shocked about Dr. Ruth's loss. May she #RIP!

[@taylor.tamajina]

RIP Dr Ruth Wordheimer thank you for helping me sound out words your segment on Between the Lions helped me a lot

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

Awww, I remember listening to her talk show back in the day. RIP Dr. Ruth, prayers for her family and loved ones. ❤❤❤🙏🏾

[@NK-4628]

Awwww, liebe Dr. Ruth, auf wiedersehen... What a tiny force she was, and how many millions of people loved and trusted her. She was a lot shorter than my Oma, but she sounded very much like Oma did with her demeanor and German accent. I'm sure you had the most wonderful reunion with your beloved husband and parents.

[@annew8365]

Thank you, Dr. Ruth, for your kind and positive nature. May her memory be blessed.

[@ThomasWalerius]

Wonderful, incredibly insightful woman. I have fond 0:12 memories in the 80s of driving home late at night and listening to her show, and giggling to myself. Thank you Dr. Ruth for taking down so many walls and barriers, and helping many people. 0:12

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

You're Made Me Of Heaven With Alex Comfort God Bless Dr Ruth We Will Miss You Thanks For Uploading

[@acherrytrapp]

RIP Dr. Ruth

[@ZacharyBurdette-zj3rj]

Rest in peace DR Ruth You well Be Missed By Lot's Of Fans Including myself Gone But Never Forgotten 😇🙏❤️

[@brybryguy6314]

RIP DR Ruth, you taught us.. ......alot. Definitely a trail blazer and instead of demonizing sex, she promoted it. She was loved ( and hated) by many.

[@kevinbrown8017]

I will always remember you teaching me things I didn't know and I might not have known early 😮❤R.I.P. Dr. RUTH.

[@victorpike8918]

I had the pleasure of meeting her a few years back, pre-covid. She was cool. Rip doc😢

[@king-galaxiusstravinsky5766]

I guess I took her for granted thinking...and not thinking....that both she and Richard Simmons could live forever. Forgetting that ones we love and cherish are not immortal. R.I.P. Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Richard Simmons.🤦🏿💔🥀✌🏿♥️🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️🌬️🍃🎐♥️

[@pamthompson3316]

I'm so sorry!! And we lost a beautiful person❤

[@Jebbie1976]

Go with God Dr. Ruth. Thank you for your contributions.💔

[@HappyBanjo-oc3pc]

I’m sending my thoughts ❤ & 🙏 to Dr. Ruth’s family.

[@betsybabf748]

We used to listen to her Sunday night radio shows as teenagers in the 80s.

[@Mar-ME-s3h]

God bless her 🙏🏻. A brilliant & charming woman 🌸.

[@slwilliams0717]

Her & Richard had such great outlooks on life. They were both so passionate about what they loved. So sad that they passed but they weren't afraid to be themselves

[@riley1049]

RIP Dr. Ruth Westheimer (aka Dr. Ruth Wordheimer on Between the Lions)

[@leesashriber5097]

She was so adorable and funny. Her laugh always made me chuckle 😂 🕊️🙏❤️

[@tj921able]

May she RIP. She will be missed. Lifting prayers & condolences for her loved ones. TY for sharing this. God Bless You & stay safe.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Dr Ruth, very ahead of her time 💪🏽💕. And her parents died in Auschwitz 😞

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

She and Doctor Joyce Brothers were great and professinal. Today we Have Dear Abby types who know nothing but go by "FEELINGS".

[@estrella3741]

Awww I remember watching her show on the Oxygen channel.

[@InfiniteSoulRoots]

Truly a revolutionary woman!!!! 🙌🏽❣️🙌🏽

[@dianegregoire9247]

RIP Ruth you were an amazing woman and Doctor

[@meavid]

Incredible lady. Rest in Peace Dr. Ruth.

[@GillyWhitfootHaysend]

I love how she said on CBS Sunday Morning that she always said something to the effect of:”in the midst of growing up during a time of so much death, I decided to teach about life”. She also recalled how one of her first acts of kindness was to give up her only doll to a girl on the same cattle car as her.

[@ellenherman9543]

What a great lady!❤

[@gerardamerongen4209]

AMAZING story and AMAZING woman... It's truly wonderful to hear about these stories of survival and thriving!

[@gloriaeller4328]

RIP Dr. Ruth. Sending love & prayers to your family & friends🙏 Death leaves a heartache no one Can heal. Love leaves a memory no one Can steal🕊

[@FelidaeMumofClowderofFelidae]

The sèx guru of the 80s and fitness guru of the 80s both pass on the same day today. Both great icons of the 80s are now in heaven together.

[@alpay4741]

Oh wow! Yeah😢

[@RegularBlackFam]

She’s the reason I have 3 kids now. Thank you Dr. Ruth!!

[@guineapiglady2841]

Keeping them out of trouble?

[@RegularBlackFam]

@@guineapiglady2841 no, they’re setting fires and kicking puppies as we speak.

[@guineapiglady2841]

@@RegularBlackFam When they grow up, you want them to have bunch of babies?

[@AlphabetSt45036]

L😂L

[@guineapiglady2841]

@@AlphabetSt45036 🙄

[@jdhuh1]

Two generational icons of the 80s/90s: Dr Ruth Westheimer and Mr. Richard Simmons. RIP.

[@PaulWallis]

God Bless Her! A real pioneer! Brava Dr. Ruth! R.I.P. xx

[@starhunt1951]

Well I’m sorry for her family’s loss but to me people with German accents you can’t understand them when they talk but you can ABSOLUTELY understand her CLEARLY! R.I.P. Dr. Ruth condolences to the friends and family of

[@chayo78]

I watched her documentary. She was a great person. I can recall when I was a teenager reading her articles . RIP Dr. Ruth

[@M-Is-For-Margaret]

I love that she loved this country🇺🇸 RIP Dr. Ruth🙏

[@ChamoaJackson-we1wi]

We have once again lost another friend 😢 💔 😔 RIP dr ruth i really remember watching you on between the lions

[@ChrisMetz-ip9up]

1st Richard Simmons & now Dr. Ruth Westheimer

[@9290SC]

And Shelly Duvall 😢

[@chanabayla1823]

And Shannen Doherty

[@Vallentina0325]

Met her once at a chinese restaurant in NYC. She was absolutely charming in every way. RIP.

[@PaoloJeromeFernandez100899]

I remember her from Between the Lions as a kid.

[@nicholasmorales24]

RIP Dr Ruth and Richard Simmons

[@GodWeenSatan]

And shelley Duvall

[@AMtheAlmostAce]

Ruth died on Richard's last birthday.

[@chanabayla1823]

And Shannen Doherty

[@darlagriffin4453]

Loved and grew up watching her on Between The Lions! ❤ She will be missed so much! ❤️❤️🫶🏿🫶🏿😢😢

[@darleneslaughter4734]

A real human being.❤

[@sandradle756]

The world is a far better place for having you in it. One of the UNIVERSE'S most underrated heroes. One of my idols and Im so grateful to be in the age group of those who had frequent access to her words of not only joy but wisdom as well. Teaching me amongst so many things, "no shame." RIP Dr. Ruth. You're an angel in every sense of the word. ❤

[@leeslove1999]

GOD Bless Her Soul Cares All Passed Home At Last Forever To Rejoice She Has Been Set Free She Is At Total Peace🕊🕊🕊

[@gpgoldb]

God Bless her. So sad she is gone now. She was adorable.

[@ZJoshuaZBarberZ]

Wait what, 2 female celebrities passed away in a roow.... R.I.P Dr. Ruth 1928-2024 🕊️

[@ZJoshuaZBarberZ]

13/07/24

[@chanabayla1823]

​@@ZJoshuaZBarberZ3. Shannen Doherty also died

[@walkbyfaith8557]

Richard Simmons passed too

[@ChristChickAutistic]

"She be little but fierce." God rest you Doc Ruth. ❤

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

My condolences is for the family

[@Mulder-Scully]

What a strong woman, she helped so many people in this world and was a true success story. Rest easy Ruth.

[@diannaw3034]

Wow... Dr. Ruth.. and Richard Simmons .. all in one day! This is too much loss for us in North America! I grew up with them educating the world about being sexually and physically more healthy and that in turn would also help your mental health. They both educated people with such caring and positivity. This is an incredibly sad day for me.. and I am sure many people around the world. RIP Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons.. you both will be so dearly missed... 💝🕊🙏

[@chanabayla1823]

Shelley Duval and Shannen Doherty also died. We lost 4 in the span of 24hrs.

[@diannaw3034]

@@chanabayla1823 Yes... this is true.. as I got up early this morning.. I had seen more headline of the other two passings. So very sad and tragic with so much loss to the fan bases and their loved ones.

[@iadiramorales68]

May she Rest In Peace 🕊️ what a light she was…now she’s reunited with her parents ❤

[@KimBlaQue]

Rest in peace, Dr. Ruth! Thanks for all that you did 🕊🙏🏾

[@powerWithinUs4055]

If ever you had to think of someone with smiling eyes…it’s Dr. Ruth. Her cherubic wit and her ability to affirm that which you knew in your heart…always remembered. Off now, beautiful butterfly….welcomed into the kingdom of goodness and love divine. Angels….find Ruth’s parents…she’s so short…give her a boost.

[@RandomStuff-i4i]

I find it interesting when the title says Dead. So n so Dead. Like it's the final ending of the person when it's not.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Ruth Karola Siegel, you will be missed

[@dirtguy6537]

Dr,Ruth was a awesome person I learned a lot from her RIP and prayers to your family.

[@anonymousfan1008]

RIP Ruth. I remember when she guest stared in the original quantum leap series.

[@justmejenny7986]

A true icon. Rest in peace.

[@karenlevall8313]

Sorry about her passing ❤

[@annegreenwood3624]

such a fun lady learned so much from her a true legend may she rip finally be with her beloved parents

[@LeeLatoyaAlleyne-e6q]

She will never be forgotten 😔

[@TruthB7Told]

Dr. Ruth, I had the pleasure of meeting you many years ago in L.A. you were kind, gracious, friendly, and as sweet as can be. You were going to an event at Universal Studios, and you asked me to do you a small favor, which I have only shared with a few. I know you are still smiling in Heaven. RIP!

[@ZZ-hu8gu]

She would have killed you and taken your home if you were Palestinian

[@Melons-vg8dq]

She gave great relationship advice and was a real sweetheart

[@shanellescott6777]

Praying for her family and friends and fans 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@koraldavis3474]

RIP to the world's best cupid ❤💘

[@melissagiesin353]

God Bless You Dr. Ruth ❤ & May You Rest in Peace 🕊️🙏❤️

[@jetit]

I'll Miss her.. She made me laugh so much.. But kept it Real Always Rest Well Dr. Ruth❤ 🌸🌺🌹🌷🌼

[@madmax8949]

RIP, Dr. Ruth. I still follow her advice to "keep it clean!"

[@sapphirerain70]

Always loved her! Very fascinating lady. RIP sweet lady❤

[@sparkle3000]

R.I.P. Dr. Ruth ❤ Sex and intimacy are two different things.