Ludwig Minelli

Ludwig Minelli was a Swiss lawyer and the founder of Dignitas, an organization established in 1998 that provides assisted suicide services. He was a staunch advocate for individual autonomy and the right to choose the time and manner of one's death, believing it to be a fundamental human right. Dignitas has assisted over 3,000 individuals in ending their lives. Minelli is newsworthy due to his recent death by assisted suicide at the age of 92, just days before his 93rd birthday. His death highlights the very principles he championed throughout his life. Dignitas stated that he continued to advocate for freedom of choice and self-determination until the end of his life. His passing underscores the ongoing debate surrounding assisted suicide and the rights of individuals to make end-of-life decisions.