Appleton Teenager Dies after Ending Care

(AP / WFRV) A Appleton teenager who decided to go off her ventilator after having one last dance has died, according to CBS WFRV.

Jerika Bolen's mother, Jen, told WFRV that the 14-year-old died Thursday.

According to the AP, Bolen died at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Bolen had Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and her prom in July was attended by thousands. 

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