Dignitas founder dies by suicide at clinic before birthday

Ludwig Minelli, founder of the Dignitas assisted dying clinics, passed away at 92, choosing to end his life at one of his own facilities on November 29. A human rights lawyer and former journalist, Minelli established Dignitas in 1998 to support terminally ill individuals in dying with dignity. He was instrumental in advancing assisted dying rights, including a significant ECHR ruling in 2011 that affirmed the right to self-determination at life’s end. Dignitas announced that they will continue his mission to uphold freedom of choice in end-of-life matters.

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