After becoming paralyzed in a rugby training session, Daniel
James repeatedly reiterated his desire for death to his friends and family. Last
month, the 23-year-old Brit traveled to Switzerland, where he died at an
assisted suicide clinic.
It goes without saying that Daniel’s parents, Julie and Mark
James, are filled with grief. But they have stated that they respect their son’s
decision. They wrote in a statement that his death, though a huge tragedy for
those he left behind, was “no doubt a welcome relief from the 'prison' he felt
his body had become and the day-to-day fear and loathing of his living
existence.”
Helping someone take his life is illegal in Britain; prosecutors
are looking into the circumstances of James’ death, but have not yet stated
that they will press any charges.
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