Wow, I had not heard.

Just….wow.

Did he euthanize himself?

Don't know that it was Karma. More like the dreaded combo of old age and illness.

More like inevitaber…..

On a personal note, I know this guy is a polarizing figure for many all I can say is this. If I was completely ravaged by disease or something and had become a tremendous burden on my loved ones, I'd have given the guy a call. I know it's not the same thing but we'd extend this courtesy to a beloved pet who was suffering. I think if a person has the wits about them to "make the call" THEMSELVES, then so be it. Initially when he appeared on the scene, I was appalled as were most, but as I've gotten older and seen first hand what disease and injury can do to a person. I've had loved ones linger on in agony for a time, completely stripped of their humanity and dignity. Not even able to do the most basic of things for themselves. I would NEVER want to be trapped in my body like that for any reason. Just the way I feel, it boils down to quality of life. If my loved ones truly cared, they wouldn't want to see me suffer like that and I would only pray they'd respect my wishes…especially considering the fact that my entire life I've never asked anything of them, (and the few times I have I've paid back PLUS interest), it would be the final kindness I'd want.

I feel that Dr. Kevorkian brought the issue of euthanasia to the public's attention. I personally do not believe that mercy killing is a crime and that the individual's personal rights to decide their own fate should be respected. I have verbally told my loved ones that I am not to be kept alive on machines. I guess I need to put it in writing. Unfortunately, there are those in the world that would take advantage of the old and infirm so we do need to protect those people from the folks who would wish to do them harm to serve their own purposes. Ultimately, I like the idea of having control over my own body without society saying how and when I can go peacefully. Trust me, I have never forgotten the final scene of Thelma and Louise! RIP Dr. Jack.

Agreed.

There are also family members who, while ultimately being good intentioned, wouldn't honor your wishes. Get it in writing. My boyfriend works in a hospital and he see this all the time. People want their loved ones to be around for as long as possible, even if their last weeks are pain filled, the family is generally happy just to have them alive.