Terry Schiavo

Terri Schiavo was a woman who suffered a cardiac arrest in 1990, resulting in severe brain damage and a persistent vegetative state. Her situation sparked a highly publicized legal battle between her husband, who wanted to end her life support, and her parents, who wanted to keep her alive. This case raised important ethical questions about medical decisions, patient autonomy, and the right to die. After years of court appeals, in 2005, her feeding tube was removed, leading to her death, which further ignited debates about end-of-life care and the role of government in personal medical decisions.