Jack Kevorkian
Pathologist and assisted suicide advocate
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Died
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Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A pathologist and author, contributed to the euthanasia debate in the United States. Developed a machine known as the 'Mercitron' to assist terminally ill patients in self-administering lethal doses of medication. Conducted over 130 assisted suicides during the 1990s, bringing significant media attention to the topic. Wrote several books discussing the ethics of assisted suicide. Faced legal challenges, resulting in a 1999 murder conviction and a prison sentence that ended in 2007.
Developed the 'Mercitron' device for assisted suicide
Assisted in over 130 suicides
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