About Abigail Van Buren
Abigail Van Buren, born Pauline Esther Friedman on July 4, 1918, was an influential American advice columnist best known by her pen name, "Dear Abby." She launched her column in 1956, providing readers with guidance on personal and social issues while advocating for kindness and understanding. Over the decades, "Dear Abby" became one of the most widely read and recognized columns in the world, making Van Buren a prominent figure in American media until her passing in 2013.
