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[ishtar79]

Terry Pratchett ready to be test case for suicide law

This is too depressing to contemplate. Not the assisted suicide part-I support people's right to end their life with dignity, and on their own terms. I guess I still refuse to process the fact that this brilliant, creative, unique mind is plagued by Alzheimer's.

It's Terry fucking Prachett!

Comments

[jollityfarm.livejournal.com]

I don't want him to die, but I'm glad he feels able to think about this and make decisions about his own condition. Too many people won't let the ill speak for themselves (so him being a famous author helps there)

[ishtar79.livejournal.com]

That's a good point. I can only hope Terry speaking out raises some awareness.