Sue Johanson
Susan Johanson | |
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Born | Susan Avis Bailey Powell July 29, 1930 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | June 28, 2023 Thornhill, Ontario, Canada | (aged 92)
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Alma mater | |
Spouse |
Ejnor Johanson
(m. 1953, died 2019) |
Children | 3 |
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Susan Avis Bailey Johanson
Biography
Early life and career
Johanson was born Susan Avis Bailey Powell in
In 1970, Johanson opened a birth control clinic in Don Mills CI high school, the first of its kind in Canada.[3] She worked there as a coordinator for 18 years.[7] She continued her education at the Toronto Institute of Human Relations (a postgraduate course in counselling and communication), the University of Toronto (family planning), and the University of Michigan (human sexuality), graduating as a counsellor and sex educator.[8]
Radio and television programs
Johanson first achieved popularity as a sex educator and therapist hosting her own show on
In January 2002, reruns of the show began to be replayed to American audiences on
On May 7, 2008, it was announced that the next Sunday night's episode of the show would be its last, ending the show's run after six seasons.[11]
Johanson made appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.[12]
Acting
Johanson appeared in two episodes of Degrassi Junior High and two episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation. She played Dr. Sally, a radio host and sex educator who served as an in-universe version of Johanson.[13]
Documentary
A full-length documentary about Johanson was released in 2022. Entitled Sex with Sue, the documentary chronicles Johanson's life story, directed by Canadian documentary filmmaker Lisa Rideout.[14]
Death
Johanson died in Thornhill, Ontario, on June 28, 2023.[15][16]
Books
Johanson was the author of three books: Talk Sex (
Johanson was also the author of a weekly column published in the Health section of the Toronto Star newspaper.[8][18]
Awards and honours
Johanson's work educating and informing the public about birth control and sexual health earned her Canada's second highest civilian honour after the Order of Merit, appointment to the Order of Canada as Member (CM) in 2001.[19][20] In 2010, Johanson was presented with the Bonham Centre Award from the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies for her contributions to the advancement and education of issues around sexual identification.[9]
References
- New York Timesdate 7 July 2023
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- ^ a b c d e f g h Deziel, Shanda; George, Lianne (June 10, 2004). "Sue Johanson (Profile)". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Joundi, Talia (February 1, 2011). "Campus Beat: Sue Johanson proved a popular personality among U of M students". The Manitoban. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Moore, Frazier (April 4, 2003). "A 'grandma you can talk to'". San Mateo Daily Journal. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Hampson, Sarah (January 25, 2003). "The lady's not for blushing". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Navarro, Mireya (February 19, 2004). "Instead of Dr. Ruth, a Nurse Called Sue". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Sue Johanson, RN". webmd.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Sexual diversity centre at U of T to give citizenship award to renowned Oxygen network sex educator Sue Johanson". media.utoronto.ca. University of Toronto Media Room. September 9, 2010. Archived from the original on September 21, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Johanson's sex show cancelled". The Globe and Mail. July 11, 2005. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ "Oxygen's 'Talk Sex' is ending run". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. May 7, 2008. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Benchetrit, Jenna (October 9, 2022). "How Sue Johanson, Canada's 'grandma with a pottymouth,' became the country's leading sexpert". CBC News. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ a b "From nursing to acting: Highlights of sex educator Sue Johanson's career". Vancouver Is Awesome. The Canadian Press. June 29, 2023. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "New Doc Explores Life and Work of Sex Educator Sue Johanson". Global News. September 28, 2022. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ "Sue Johanson, Canada's sex educator, dead at 93". CTVNews.ca. June 29, 2023. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ Benchetrit, Jenna; Stechyson, Natalie (June 29, 2023). "Sue Johanson, beloved Canadian sex educator, dead at 93". CBC News. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Talking sex: Sue Johanson getting a doctorate from LU". sudbury.com. October 29, 2015. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ISBN 978-1-77172-094-6.
- Governor-General of Canada. Archivedfrom the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Order of Canada". archive.gg.ca. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2020.