Paralympic champion's devastating reason for ending her life after 'last wish'
The Belgian Paralympic champion had endured severe pain and paralysis since age 14 and had signed euthanasia papers in 2008.
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Paralympic champion's devastating reason for ending her life after 'last wish'
Marieke Vervoort was a Belgian Paralympic wheelchair racer who won multiple medals across her career. She made headlines in 2016 after saying she was considering euthanasia, having signed the papers in 2008, and died by euthanasia in Belgium in October 2019.
Paralympics legend's 'last wish' to compete in one last Games before ending life
Marieke Vervoort was a Belgian Paralympic athlete who won multiple medals before she chose to end her life. Her battle with devastating chronic pain was at the heart of her decision to choose euthanasia
Paralympian's tragic explanation for choosing assisted suicide after final Games
Marieke Vervoort was a Belgian Paralympic athlete who won multiple medals before she chose to end her life. Her battle with devastating chronic pain was at the heart of her decision to choose euthanasia
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