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Renowned Sculptor Jackie Ferrara Dies at 95 by Choice

10/23/2025

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Jackie Ferrara, a sculptor known for wooden pyramidal structures, died at age 95 in Basel, Switzerland, by physician-assisted suicide.
Despite good health, she chose physician-assisted suicide after falls highlighted her frailty.
Ferrara gained recognition in New York in the 1970s after renovating a SoHo loft, transforming her style.
She created sculptures and drawings reflecting her Detroit roots.
The Jackie Ferrara Foundation supports female artists.

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Jackie Ferrara, a sculptor known for wooden pyramidal structures, died at age 95 in Basel, Switzerland, by physician-assisted suicide.
Despite good health, she chose physician-assisted suicide after falls highlighted her frailty.
Ferrara gained recognition in New York in the 1970s after renovating a SoHo loft, transforming her style.
She created sculptures and drawings reflecting her Detroit roots.
The Jackie Ferrara Foundation supports female artists.