Noelia Castillo Ramos

Noelia Castillo Ramos was a 25-year-old Spanish woman from Catalonia who died by euthanasia on March 26, 2026, at Sant Camil hospital in Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona. She had been paraplegic since a suicide attempt two years prior and sought euthanasia starting in April 2024. Her case became newsworthy due to the legal battle she faced, primarily against her father's opposition, to exercise her right to die. The Spanish courts ultimately ruled in her favor, granting her the right to assisted suicide under Spain's euthanasia law. Her case has sparked debate and controversy, with some groups, like Abogados Cristianos, denouncing the doctor involved and others highlighting the importance of individual autonomy and the right to a dignified death. At least 32 specialists evaluated her case and 13 technical reports were accumulated during the process. Her story has resonated in Spain and internationally, raising questions about euthanasia laws and individual rights.