Jack Kevorkian
Jack Kevorkian
Jacob "Jack" Kevorkian was an American pathologist, euthanasia activist, painter, author, composer, and instrumentalist. He is best known for publicly championing a terminal patient's right to die via physician-assisted suicide; he claimed to have assisted at least 130 patients to that end. He was often portrayed in the media with the biased name of "Dr. Death"; however, many consider him a hero, as he helped set the platform for reform. He famously said, "Dying is not a crime"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDoctor
Date of Birth26 May 1928
CityPontiac, MI
CountryUnited States of America
I want some colleague to be free to come help me when I say the time has come. That's what I'm fighting for, me. Now that sounds selfish. And if it helps somebody else, so be it.
This could never be a crime in any society which deems himself enlightened.
You can cite me for contempt, Your Honor. I don't care.
The single worst moment of my life... was the moment I was born.
My ultimate aim is to make euthanasia a positive experience.
We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington.
I'd find it demeaning to be cleaning toilets.
What are friends? Some people are nice. Some people aren't. There are some I'm fairly close with... we talk.
I suppose, if helping a patient die is killing, I suppose I'm a killer.
I knew I was getting into one of the most illegal things in the world. It was the right thing to do.
I don't crave publicity, you know.