The Unforgettable Margo Howard: A Legacy of Unvarnished Advice Margo Howard's passing has left a void in the world of advice columns, where she reigned as the original voice of Dear Prudence for nearly two decades.
As the daughter of legendary columnist Ann Landers, Howard inherited not only a reputation but also a responsibility to uphold the standards of honest, no nonsense advice.
Letters published during her tenure offer a glimpse into the kinds of dilemmas that plagued readers in the early 2000s – infidelity, meddling friends, and awkward social situations.