Sue Rodriguez

Sue Rodriguez was a Canadian woman who, in 1993, fought for her right to assisted death after being diagnosed with terminal ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), which gradually impaired her ability to function. Her case challenged Canadian laws that prohibited assisted suicide. Despite her legal efforts and a high-profile court case, the Supreme Court of Canada ultimately upheld the ban in 1993. Sue’s advocacy raised awareness and sparked ongoing debates about individual autonomy, suffering, and ethical issues surrounding assisted dying in Canada. She died in 1994, shortly after her legal battle, embodying her fight for personal choice at life's end.