George Tiller
Physician specializing in abortion services
Born
1941
85 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Practiced medicine in Wichita, Kansas, focusing on women's reproductive health. Operated one of the few clinics in the United States that provided late-term abortions. Advocated for women's rights in healthcare access. Assassinated in 2009 outside his clinic, which drew national attention to the debate surrounding abortion. His work continued to influence discussions on reproductive health posthumously.
Provided late-term abortion services at the Women's Health Care Services clinic
Facilitated access to reproductive health care for women
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