1926 - 2013
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was a Swiss-American psychiatrist and author, best known for her pioneering work in the field of thanatology, the study of death and dying. She gained widespread recognition for her book "On Death and Dying," published in 1969, where she introduced the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Kübler-Ross's groundbreaking contributions greatly influenced the way healthcare professionals approach and support patients facing terminal illnesses.