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Ned Kelly: Terminal Cancer Patient Chooses Assisted Dying

3/4/2026

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Ned Kelly, a terminal cancer patient in Taupo, New Zealand, died on February 4 after using the assisted dying service under the End of Life Choice Act 2019.
Kelly was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and declined further treatment, with Kylie Cook supporting his application.
His lack of New Zealand citizenship delayed his application, but Immigration New Zealand expedited a visa, approved before his death.

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Ned Kelly, a terminal cancer patient in Taupo, New Zealand, died on February 4 after using the assisted dying service under the End of Life Choice Act 2019.
Kelly was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and declined further treatment, with Kylie Cook supporting his application.
His lack of New Zealand citizenship delayed his application, but Immigration New Zealand expedited a visa, approved before his death.