Another noted figure in the world of arts and humanities has chosen to die by assisted suicide.

According to The New York Times, acclaimed sculptor Jackie Ferrara died on Wednesday. Ferrara passed away in Basel, Switzerland, via “physician-assisted suicide,” per estate advisor Tina Hejtmanek.

Ferrara is best known for her sculptures of stacked wood, which have been featured in major museums like Museum of Modern Art and installed as permanent structures at institutions like the University of Minnesota and the University of Houston.

Before her death, Ferrara told the outlet that see chose assisted suicide, also known as Voluntary Assisted Dying, because she did not want to become dependent on aides as she continued to age. She was described as in good health, despite two recent falls. Th

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