Tony Nicklinson Dies
Locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson, who lost his High Court battle last week for the legal right to end his life when he chooses with a doctor's help, has died.
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Family set up fund in memory of Tony Nicklinson
Msg from Jane, Lauren & Beth: We have set up a Justgiving page in memory of Dad, to support the RNHRD in Bath - http://t.co/ZOoSbug4 #tony
From @TonyNicklinson on Twitter:The family of Tony Nicklinson have set up a charity fund in his memory. His widow Jane and daughters Lauren and Beth are raising money for the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath. The hospital specialises in treating people with chronic conditions.
Tony Nickinson dies at home
by Robert MurphyIt was a peaceful end to a very uncomfortable battle for Tony Nicklinson.
He had campaigned unsuccessfully for the right-to-die since being paralysed by a stroke in 2005. This morning he died of natural causes at his home in Melksham, surrounded by his family.
His final message was simple: "Goodbye world, the time has come."
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Tony Nicklinson dies peacefully at home
Anti-euthanasia group offers condolences to Nicklinson's family
An anti-euthanasia group which welcomed the High Court's ruling last week has offered its condolences to the family of Tony Nicklinson:
– Paul Tully, general secretary of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC)We offer our condolences to Mr Nicklinson’s family and friends. We note reports that his death was peaceful and while surrounded by his loved ones.
Government 'has deepest sympathy for Mr Nicklinson's family'
A Ministry of Justice statement said:
– Ministry of Justice spokespersonThe Government has the deepest sympathy for Mr Nicklinson's family following the news of his death.
Nicklinson's daughter: 'I couldn't have asked for a better dad'
Dad, you are finally at peace. Beth and I are so proud to be your daughters, we got our strength from you. I love you xxx
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Nicklinson 'contracted pneumonia after High Court decision last week'
A lawyer for Tony Nicklinson said he contracted pneumonia and went rapidly downhill after the High Court's decision last week.
Mr Nicklinson told his lawyer that he was "totally devastated."
He died with his family beside him this morning.
Locked-in syndrome
People with locked-in syndrome are usually completely paralysed, and are unable to speak or move.
- Sufferers can think and reason and can generally move their eyes
- The disorder can follow a traumatic brain injury, such as a massive stroke
- Although there is no cure, therapy such as functional neuromuscular stimulation can sometimes benefit victims by activating some of the paralysed muscles
Nicklinson's death 'not a matter for police or the coroner'
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said the force would not be investigating Mr Nicklinson's death:
– Wiltshire Police spokesmanPolice are not involved at all. We can confirm he passed away and it is not a matter for Wiltshire Police.
His death certificate has been signed by a doctor, so it is not a matter for Wiltshire Police or the coroner.
Tony Nicklinson's wife: 'I have lost the love of my life but he suffers no more'
@tonynicklinson last tweet. 'Goodbye world the time has come, I had some fun' I have lost the love of my life but he suffers no more
From @JaneNicklinson on Twitter: