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Dignitas Founder Ludwig Minelli Dies by Assisted Suicide

12/2/2025

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Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss organization Dignitas, died by assisted suicide just days before his 93rd birthday.
Dignitas described Minelli as a pioneer for personal autonomy and human rights.
Since its 1998 founding, Dignitas has assisted over 4,000 individuals from 65 countries.
Minelli advocated self-determination until the end, noting many sufferers still wish to live with acceptable quality of life.

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Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss organization Dignitas, died by assisted suicide just days before his 93rd birthday.
Dignitas described Minelli as a pioneer for personal autonomy and human rights.
Since its 1998 founding, Dignitas has assisted over 4,000 individuals from 65 countries.
Minelli advocated self-determination until the end, noting many sufferers still wish to live with acceptable quality of life.