Paola Marra, a 25-year-old woman who had been healthy and active until she was suddenly diagnosed with bile duct cancer, chose to end her life at a Dignitas clinic on Wednesday. In a final message, she urged for a change to the UK's assisted dying law, describing it as 'cruel'. Marra partnered with photographer Rankin to highlight the issue, and her story has sparked discussions on social media and among news outlets. Her poignant message encourages people to 'enjoy the little things in life' and has gone viral, drawing attention to the debate on assisted dying laws in the UK.
Woman announces her own death in social media post gone viral: 'Cherish every moment' https://t.co/z3jvRo9bGT
"Now, at the age of 23, I understand that death is just another reminder that every moment is precious because it could be your last," writes Kyiv Independent reporter @AsamiTerajima in her recent op-ed dedicated to her fallen friends. https://t.co/w4ReabymeF
Assisted dying: Woman who ended life at Dignitas calls for change to 'cruel' law https://t.co/Pbp6O8XJuj
Woman, 25, Announces Her Own Death from Cancer on Social Media https://t.co/TmL3yLVLdo
🔴 Paola Marra, who died at a Dignitas clinic on Wednesday, partnered with photographer Rankin to decry UK’s ‘cruel law’ criminalising assisted dying Read her story here👇 https://t.co/JJDtmJ776A https://t.co/5jR9br0aCS
Cancer sufferer who died at Dignitas urges ministers to change 'cruel' assisted dying law in emotional last message https://t.co/03hrSnMRue
A 25-year-old woman who’d been healthy and active until she suddenly developed bile duct cancer has written a final, poignant message announcing her death and urging people to “enjoy the little things in life.” https://t.co/mPoERKOFqz
‘We need to talk about choice’: woman who ended life at Dignitas urges change to UK law https://t.co/nb3JqaCRH8