Ann Landers

Ann Landers was the pen name of Esther Pauline "Eppie" Lederer, an American advice columnist.
* She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on July 4, 1918.
* She began writing her column in 1955 and continued until her death in 2002.
* Her column was syndicated in over 1,400 newspapers and read by an estimated 90 million people worldwide.
* She was known for her witty and often insightful advice.
* She was also a strong advocate for social justice and human rights.
* She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1993.
* She died on June 22, 2002, at the age of 83.
* She is considered one of the most influential advice columnists of all time.