Jack Kevorkian

Jack Kevorkian was an American pathologist and advocate for physician-assisted suicide. He gained notoriety in the 1990s for helping terminally ill patients end their lives, believing individuals should have the right to choose death to end unbearable suffering. Kevorkian used a device called the "Mercitron" to assist patients in dying peacefully. His actions sparked widespread ethical and legal debates about euthanasia, ultimately leading to his conviction for second-degree murder in 1999. Kevorkian’s work highlighted complex issues surrounding autonomy, medical ethics, and the right to die, influencing ongoing discussions and legislation on end-of-life choices.