Joyce Brothers
1927–2013 (age 86)
Psychologist and columnist
Biography
Joyce Brothers was a pioneering psychologist and columnist who brought mental health awareness to mainstream audiences. Born in 1927, she became one of the first women to achieve prominence in psychology, using her platform to educate the public on psychological principles and human behavior through her widely syndicated column and media appearances.
Her contributions to popular psychology and her role as a trusted voice on matters of the mind left a lasting impact on how Americans understood mental health. Brothers passed away in 2013, remembered as a trailblazer who made psychology accessible and relevant to everyday life.