Heidi Ferrer (May 28, 1970 – May 26, 2021) was an American screenwriter who worked on ''

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'', '' The Hottie and the Nottie'', and ''

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''. She died by suicide after an ongoing battle with

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. Following her death her organs were determined to be suitable for organ donation, despite her family's concern about the use of her organs.

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* 1970 births 2021 deaths 2021 suicides 20th-century American screenwriters Suicides in California American women screenwriters 21st-century American women {{US-screen-writer-1970s-stub