Barbara Barrie's daughter reveals how 'nick of time' decision allowed actress to end her life at home - just 3 weeks after terminal diagnosis
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Key Points:
- Actress Barbara Barrie ended her life with medical assistance at her Manhattan home under New York's newly enacted "Medical Aid in Dying Act," which took effect shortly before her terminal cancer diagnosis.
- Barrie was a long-time advocate for medical aid in dying, viewing it as a fundamental human right, and had even considered seeking the option in states or countries where it was legal before New York passed the law.
- After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Barrie spent her final days engaged in activities she loved and actively participated in planning her memorial, expressing readiness to pass at age 95.
- Surrounded by family, Barrie shared a final loving goodbye before peacefully ending her life with medical assistance, fulfilling her wish to advocate for the right to die with dignity.
- Her family emphasized that the decision was entirely hers and highlighted her lifelong advocacy for medical aid in dying as a cause they intend to continue supporting.
