Obituary of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (born July 8, 1926 in Zürich, Switzerland) was a physician and author who was best known for her best selling book, “On Death and Dying,” which introduced the theory of the five stages of grief, which was also called “Kübler-Ross model.” Elisabeth died on August 24, 2004 and her death was because of a stroke. She died at age 78.

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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kübler-Ross, Elizabeth
    • Common Name: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
    • Birth Date: July 08, 1926
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Protestant Christian
    • Net Worth: $17 million
    • Nationality: Swiss
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    Elizabeth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Elisabeth Kübler
    • Father: Ernst Kübler
    • Mother: Emma Villiger Kübler
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Emanuel Ross (married 1958-divorced 1979)
    • Son(s):
      • Ken Ross
    • Daughter(s):
      • Barbara Ross

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 24 2004 at age 78
  • Place: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke
  • Interment: Buried at the Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Scottsdale, Arizona

Category Tags:

PhysicianAuthor Swiss Born on July 8th Born in 1926 Died in 2004 Died at age 78 Died from Stroke

Quotable Quotes:

"Elizabeth Kübler-Ross lived a remarkable life and her legacy continues to inspire and enlighten countless individuals on the topic of death and dying. (V)"

"Elizabeth Kübler-Ross was an influential psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in the field of hospice care, known for her groundbreaking work on the five stages of grief. She continued to advocate for compassionate end-of-life care until her passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-16 16:43:05
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