Dear Abby...RIP

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Pauline Phillips --the woman who founded the "Dear Abby" advice column -- died yesterday at the age of 94.

A rep for Phillips tells TMZ ... Pauline had been battling Alzheimer's disease.

Pauline's daughter, Jeanne -- who took over the "Dear Abby" column -- says ... "I have lost my mother, my mentor and my best friend."

She adds, "My mother leaves very big high heels to fill with a legacy of compassion,commitment and positive social change. I will honor her memory every day by continuing this legacy."

"Dear Abby" first appeared in print in 1956 -- and eventually grew to a daily readership of 100 MILLION.

Pauline's twin sister was advice columnist Ann Landers -- who died in 2002 at the age of 83.

During her career, Phillips used the pen name Abigail Van Buren -- she used the name "Abigail" from the wise woman in the Old Testament and "Van Buren" was adopted in honor of one of her favorite presidents.

I remember my mother used to read Dear Abby when I was a kid, and occasionally post clippings for my sister and I to read.

RIP Dear Abby...

ADG

[Barry-xlovecam]

I remember her as a kinder version of Judge Judy from when I was a kid.

RIP

[2013]

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

I remember her as a kinder version of Judge Judy from when I was a kid.

RIP

and 1000% hotter

[Dvae]

[L-Pink]

Dear reader: Should I get buried or cremated?

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[Spunky]

RIP Dear Abby

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Dvae

[Horny Dude]

I thought she was already dead.

[brassmonkey]

R.I.P. any nude pics?

[TurboAngel]

A sad day.

[The Ghost]

Originally Posted by Horny Dude

I thought she was already dead.

Same.



RIP