Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was a Swiss-American psychiatrist best known for her groundbreaking work on grief and the dying process. In her 1969 book, "On Death and Dying," she introduced the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages describe the emotional responses people often experience when facing loss or terminal illness. Her work helped transform how society views death, emphasizing the importance of understanding and supporting both the dying and their loved ones. Kübler-Ross's contributions have had a lasting impact on psychology, palliative care, and hospice movements worldwide.