Margo Howard, Former Dear Prudence Advice Columnist, Dies at 86
- Margo Howard, the long-time advice columnist known as Dear Prudence for Slate, died on August 1, 2026, at the age of 86, according to reporting from NPR.
- Howard utilized her extensive life experience to provide guidance to readers through the Slate column for several years.
- As the voice behind Dear Prudence, Howard addressed a wide array of interpersonal conflicts and ethical dilemmas.
Margo Howard, the long-time advice columnist known as Dear Prudence for Slate, died on August 1, 2026, at the age of 86, according to reporting from NPR.
Howard utilized her extensive life experience to provide guidance to readers through the Slate column for several years. The announcement of her death appeared in an opinion piece published by NPR on August 1, 2026.
As the voice behind Dear Prudence, Howard addressed a wide array of interpersonal conflicts and ethical dilemmas. Her work focused on offering practical and experienced-based perspectives to individuals seeking resolution for complex personal issues.
The Dear Prudence column is a staple of Slate’s digital presence, where the columnist typically analyzes reader-submitted queries and provides prescriptive advice. Howard’s tenure in this role established her as a prominent figure in the digital advice space.