Ann Landers was the pen name of American advice columnist Esther Pauline Friedman, who wrote the popular column "Ask Ann Landers." For several decades, Landers provided guidance and advice on a wide range of topics, including relationships, etiquette, and social issues. Her straightforward and compassionate approach to addressing readers' concerns made her a trusted and influential figure in the field of advice columnists. Her column was syndicated in numerous newspapers and reached millions of readers, earning her a devoted following.