Ann Landers was an American advice columnist and journalist who wrote the 'Ask ANN Landers' column from 1955 until 2002. She was known for her frank and direct advice on social issues, and her column was syndicated in over 1, 200 newspapers worldwide. Her column was so popular that it spawned a spin-off column called 'Dear Abby' written by her twin sister, Abigail Van Buren. ANN Landers was a beloved and respected columnist who was widely read and admired.