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Artist Jackie Ferrara Ends Her Life Through Medical Aid in Dying Despite Being in ‘Good Health’

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Artist Jackie Ferrara

The 95-year-old sculptor traveled to Switzerland to end her life on Oct. 22

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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 health,” she was ready to go. She suffered two falls within the past year that reminded her of her wish not to be dependent on other people.

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“I don’t want a housekeeper,” she told the outlet. “I never wanted anybody. I was married three times. That’s enough.”

Medical aid in dying is not yet legal in New York, where Ferrara lived. MAID laws have been authorized in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Vermont, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey and New Mexico.

Jackie Ferrara.
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However, because Ferrara was healthy, she wouldn’t have been able to qualify anywhere in the United States. So, Ferrara traveled to Basel, Switzerland, to end her life at a clinic called Pegasos, an assisted dying nonprofit organization that doesn’t require patients to be terminally ill.

Medical aid in dying has been legal in Switzerland since 1942, according to Dignity in Dying, a British organization. ​​It’s different from euthanasia — which is illegal — because the patients themselves administer prescribed drugs to end their lives, rather than a doctor.

Similarly to Ferrara, actress and renowned Holocaust survivor Ruth Posner recently traveled to Pegasos to end her life. Last month, on Sept. 23, Posner, 96, and her husband Michael, 97, ended their lives through medical aid in dying despite not having any terminal illnesses. The couple said they simply wanted to die together.

They let their family and friends know of their decision in an email, reviewed by The Times. “So sorry not to have mentioned it,” they wrote, “but when you receive this email we will have shuffled off this mortal coil.”

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John Cena Retires From Wrestling (Video)

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John Cena’s in-ring WWE career officially ended on Saturday night at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., bringing down the curtain on more than two decades at the top of professional wrestling.

The farewell headlined the final WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event of 2025 and delivered a definitive, emotional conclusion to one of the industry’s most influential careers.

Cena’s last match saw him submit to Gunther after a punishing, near 24-minute main event that blended intensity, respect and finality.

The crowd remained fully invested throughout, rallying behind Cena in the hope of a last-gasp victory that never came.

While the result shocked many in attendance, the post-match atmosphere quickly shifted to appreciation as Cena addressed the crowd, surrounded by WWE talent and staff.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes faced NXT Champion Oba Femi in the opening bout, but interference from Drew McIntyre led to a disqualification finish.

Despite the short runtime, Femi emerged as a clear winner in perception, making him a future main-event player.

Meanwhile, Sol Ruca delivered one of the standout performances of the night, defeating Bayley in a result that felt less like an upset and more like a statement.

Her athletic offence and confidence marked her as a rising force in the women’s division.

The final match before Cena’s farewell featured World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee against Je’Von Evans and TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater.

Despite the difficult slot ahead of the main event, the bout delivered action and kept the crowd engaged.

Cena exits WWE having helped elevate the company to new commercial heights, while deliberately leaving the spotlight to the next wave of stars.

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“Forget the UK, Nigeria has everything” — IJGB man gushes over Nigeria after spending 2 days for Detty December

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A Nigerian man who recently returned to the country has sparked reactions online after sharing how much he’s enjoying life back home.

In a video making the rounds, the UK-based Nigerian said he arrived in Nigeria for Detty December and within just two days, he was already questioning why he hasn’t moved here.

According to him, Nigeria offers everything anyone could want — especially if you have money.

He said people greet him like a king, the lifestyle is enjoyable, and the women are beautiful.

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“Nigeria has everything you need. People greet me like a king. The girls here are beautiful. If you have money here, you’re living like a king. This is where I need to be. Forget about UK.”

He went on to say that despite many Nigerians dreaming of moving abroad, his short stay made him realize that Nigeria can offer a very good life for those who can afford it.

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Actress Doris Ogala tries to harm herself over Pastor Chris OKAFOR

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In a video circulating online a Nigerian Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been making trends, she was recently posted by a blog where she was seen calling out Pastor Chris OKAFOR of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, she accused the general Oversea of so many thing’s especially luring her to leave her marriage, she also stated that ever since she had sexual intercourse with the man of God, she has been witnessing strange and diabolical events within her family which even resulted to the death of her brother.

In a recent development as at today Sunday December 14th, an actor was seen recording her in her place as the video was posted on Instagram at Amebo_lovergistblog where Doris has already wounded her self with a knife.

In the video the actor stated “who ever you’re, I just saw Doris Ogala crying 😭 on Social Media, please give me this medicine he said, give me some water, give me some water as he speaks Dazed, as he climbs down the staircase of the building he said he just have to record this, for record sake, he now insisted that please whoever you’re, you have to come to Doris aid, be he thinks Doris has cut her hand, reaching to the sitting room down stairs of the Building he saw Doris lying down on the Couch 🛋️ he quickly asked her “ Doris do you want to commit suicide or what?, Doris now asked him in a very low voice,” why are you carrying camera now?, the actor replied her telling her no that he had to get this on record for record sake please”, he don’t Doris that he cannot handle the scenario that they should go to the Hospital, Doris lying down weak touching her forehead with the Bandage rapped on her right hand, the actor told her again please just walk walk let me take you to the car, get up as Doris tried to question him on why he’s using the camera on him, as Doris stood up she said her hand is paining her as she tried to cover the wounded area with the Bandage as the bandage almost went off her hand, as both of them held each-others hands, the Actor told her to work however she could, I’m talking you to the Hospital, he said, I don’t know, I don’t know who you’re Chris, Please come and know what you’ll do about this he stated as they approached the Door outside of the House.
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Netizens have raised eyebrows as the video has generated many traffic, many saying ;

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