Terminally ill US woman who fought for right to die kills self

Los Angeles (AFP) - A young American woman with terminal cancer has committed suicide, following promises to do so that had triggered shock and controversy over the right to die.

Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old brain cancer sufferer, made headlines earlier this month when a video of her making her suicide threat went viral and was seen by millions of web users.

"Goodbye to all my dear friends and family that I love. Today is the day I have chosen to pass away with dignity in the face of my terminal illness, this terrible brain cancer that has taken so much from me... but would have taken so much more," she wrote in a message circulated widely on social media.

That woman wished to die with dignity. She also did not wish to over burden her husband and loved ones with her care. Believe me it can be overwhelming caring for a terminally ill family member. I know people out there are saying that is what hospice facilities are for. However, she did not want to experience a great deal of pain. She wanted to die on her own terms.
I am super elated that she was able to get her wishes granted. I wonder if she died in Oregon?

Snoopster will take up the FIGHT !    8)

DOWN with SUICIDE of American Women !

Chap said the Irish will have to wait till he destroy the Kingdom  :o

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Asissted suicide as well : for the rebel without a cause  ::yawn::

She wanted to go out in dignity and not endure suffering to the very end.