1984 - 2014
Brittany Maynard, 29, who became nationwide news when she announced her decision to end her own life two days after her husband's birthday, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.
Maynard was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor and given a terminal diagnosis. She moved, along with her husband, to Portland, Oregon to use their Death with Dignity Act to end her own life before the tumor destroyed her abilities.
In recent months, Maynard became an advocate for the right-to-die movement and worked to complete her bucket list, helped by contributions from financial donors.
Brittany, I’ve just read your story, it has touched me very much, you are a heroine, choosing your own path, and leaving your legacy to assist others to die with dignity.
Melissa Boyd
August 15, 2024 | Melbourne, Australia
Brittany, it's been almost 7 years since you have left Earth.. and I still think of you often. You had courage and strength at the darkest of times, and you brought positive changes to the world as we know it. Your voice shined a light on compassion for those who need it most. God has welcomed you into his kingdom with open and loving arms. God puts us here, to fulfill our mission he has set for us...and you fulfilled your mission with absolute Grace and Beauty. Forever thought of and...
Robyn Withrow
August 11, 2021 | MO
Brittany, you rest in peace! You are with GOD and the Angels now! I appreciated and respected the decisions that you made! I am in agreement for what you stood for! My condolences to your husband and family!
Robin Lindner
June 13, 2018 | Middletown, VA
Valenda Newell
November 23, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
Thinking of your spirit today Brittany. Wishing your family peace.
November 01, 2015
God bless you Brittany. May you rest in peace.
Michelle Renaud
September 24, 2015 | Covington, LA
Beautiful women and a beautiful story. It breaks my heart to have read this but I understand her point. I do hope your family finds peace knowing her story changed the world.
Kristin Kolasa
June 07, 2015 | Williamsport, PA
I have just stumbled over this Site. Brittany what a Beautiful Young Lady You are. I Pray that at last You are free of pain and that You are resting in Gods Beautiful Garden, waiting for each of Your Loved Ones to join You once again. "Bless You & Sweet Dreams". xox
Narelle Grimes
April 24, 2015 | Glasgow. UK
To Brittney's family, I just saw her husband on Oprah, i felt his pain as he still is grieving as a lot of people are. This brave young lady has inspired a lot of people. She had one of the hardest decisions to make and i would have done the same thing in her situation. I pray for her family to find comfort and peace and know they were everything she needed and because of them is why she had the strength to carry on with such grace, she was an amazing person you can tell. She was lucky to...
Dorothy Pilos
March 23, 2015 | Bradenton, FL