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Woman's suicide called tragedy, symbol of 'culture of death'

Thursday, November 6, 2014 11:47
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By Catholic News Service

Brittany Maynard is pictured with husband Dan Diaz in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters Nov. 3. The 29-year-old woman who was suffering from terminal brain cancer ended her life Nov. 1 in Oregon, where physician-assisted suicide is legal.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Brittany Maynard, a California woman who was suffering from terminal brain cancer and gained national attention for her plan to use Oregon's assisted suicide law, ended her life Nov. 1. She was 29 years old.
“We are saddened by the fact that this young woman gave up hope, and now our concern is for other people with terminal illnesses who may contemplate following her example,” said Janet Morana, executive director of Priests for Life, in a Nov. 2 statement.

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