1918 - 2013
Abigail Van Buren, born Pauline Phillips on July 4, 1918, was an American advice columnist and co-founder of the popular syndicated column "Dear Abby." She became renowned for her frank and compassionate advice on a wide range of personal issues, reaching millions of readers until her retirement in 2002. Throughout her career, she also published books and contributed to numerous publications, solidifying her legacy in the field of advice journalism until her death on January 16, 2013.