Dr. Jack Kevorkian

Dr. Jack Kevorkian was an American pathologist known for advocating physician-assisted suicide, particularly for terminally ill patients. In the 1990s, he gained widespread attention for his use of a device he invented, the "Mercitron," which allowed patients to self-administer lethal doses of medication. His actions raised ethical, legal, and moral debates about end-of-life choices and patients’ rights. Kevorkian was involved in numerous assisted suicides and faced legal challenges, ultimately serving time in prison. He became a polarizing figure, seen by some as a compassionate advocate for dying with dignity and by others as a controversial figurechallenging legal and ethical boundaries.