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Eppie Lederer, widely known as Ann Landers, was a highly respected American advice columnist whose "Ask Ann Landers" column reached 90 million readers during a span of 47 years. She gained nationwide fame and was acknowledged as the most influential woman in the U.S. in a 1978 survey. Lederer's influence extended far beyond her advice column, as she actively supported medical charities and was appointed to a cancer advisory board by President Jimmy Carter. Her professional legacy is characterized by her unwavering commitment to providing guidance and support to millions of readers through her column.