Jack Kevorkian (Dr. Death)

Jack Kevorkian, known as "Dr. Death," was a pathologist who became famous for assisting terminally ill patients in ending their lives through euthanasia. He believed individuals should have the right to choose a mercy death to alleviate suffering. Kevorkian developed a devices to help patients deliberately end their lives, which led to legal controversy and his eventual conviction for homicide in some cases. His actions sparked debates over ethics, patient rights, and the legality of assisted suicide, making him a controversial figure in the discussion of end-of-life choices.