Brittany Maynard was an American woman diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2014. At the age of 29, she became a prominent advocate for the right to die with dignity, choosing to end her life through physician-assisted suicide in November 2014. Her decision sparked national conversations about end-of-life options and assisted dying laws. Maynard's story gained widespread media attention, particularly through a video she released, where she shared her experience and beliefs. Her advocacy contributed to discussions surrounding death with dignity and influenced legislation in several states, including California, where laws were enacted to allow similar options for terminally ill patients.