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Ludwig Minelli, Dignitas Founder, Dies by Assisted Suicide at Age 92

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Ludwig Minelli, Dignitas Founder, Dies by Assisted Suicide at Age 92

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  • Ludwig Minelli, founder of Dignitas, died by assisted suicide just before his 93rd birthday.
  • Minelli was a key figure in the fight for self-determination and freedom of choice regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Dignitas reports that they have assisted over 4,000 deaths, including many international cases.

Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has passed away through assisted suicide at the age of 92, just days before his 93rd birthday. Dignitas confirmed the news, noting that Minelli dedicated his life to advocating for "freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights." He founded the organization in 1998, facilitating assisted dying for over 4,000 individuals, including many from countries where such practices are illegal, according to BBC and South China Morning Post.

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