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Jackie Ferrara died on Oct. 22 after choosing to end her life through medical aid in dying

The beloved artist, 95, was in “good health” but didn't want to depend on anyone in old age

She traveled to Switzerland to a clinic called Pegasos, an assisted dying nonprofit organization that doesn’t require patients to be terminally ill

Acclaimed artist Jackie Ferrara has died after deciding to end her own life.

Ferrara — whose work is featured in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art — was known for creating unique sculptures constructed of wood planks. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at age 95 through medical aid in dying, according to her estate and legacy adviser Tina Hejtmanek.

In a recent interview, Ferrara told The New York Times that although she was in “good h

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