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Related: About this forumFormer Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife die 'hand in hand' by euthanasia at age 93
Source: Associated Press
Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife die hand in hand by euthanasia at age 93
BY MOLLY QUELL
Updated 11:42 AM EST, February 9, 2024
THE HAGUE (AP) Dries van Agt, the Christian Democrat prime minister of the Netherlands from 1977 until 1982, has died by euthanasia, hand in hand together with his wife, according to the human rights organization he founded. They both were 93.
The news was made public on Friday by The Rights Forum, which said the couple died Monday and and would be buried in a private ceremony in the eastern city of Nijmegen.
He died hand in hand with his beloved wife Eugenie van Agt-Krekelberg, the support and anchor with whom he was together for more than 70 years and whom he always continued to refer to as my girl, the non-profit organization said in a statement.
The two both had been in fragile health for some time. In 2019, Van Agt suffered a brain hemorrhage while giving a speech at a commemoration event for Palestinians and never fully recovered.
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NJCher
(35,825 posts)Are in place when I get in a similar position.
2naSalit
(86,920 posts)Together.
I have known a couple pairs who have passed together, they belonged to the Hemlock Society, were university professors. I just don't like it when they use guns for the purpose.
democrank
(11,112 posts)Together in peace now.
Laurelin
(538 posts)Apparently they were devout Catholics.
leighbythesea2
(1,200 posts)In society. May they rest in peace.
Find it comforting actually .
My mother just passed in December, after 10 years of Alzheimers. I was her caregiver for 7. Miss her terribly, but I know for certain she wouldve liked this option.
dameatball
(7,405 posts)There is no need to go through unnecessary suffering because some elements of our society say we must.