Margo Howard: A Life of Wit, Columns, and Four Marriages

Margo Howard, daughter of the renowned Ann Landers, passed away on July 13 at the age of 86. Howard, known for her own sharp wit, initially resisted a career in advice columns despite her mother's encouragement and her own 'mouthy' nature.

She began her writing career in 1970 with a thrice-weekly column called 'Margo' for The Chicago Tribune. Over the decades, she navigated multiple marriages, eventually publishing her memoir 'Eat, Drink and Remarry: Confessions of a Serial Wife' in 2014.

Later, Howard gained significant acclaim for her 'Dear Prudence' column for Slate, which she penned for eight years starting in 1998. Her writing style was described as both sassy and wise, drawing from her extensive life experiences.

Howard also authored a biography of her mother, 'Eppie: The Story of Ann Landers,' and 'A Life in Letters: Ann Landers' Letters to Her Only Child,' exploring their complex relationship. She is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Weintraub, and her children.