Spanish woman, 25, dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight
Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old Spanish woman, has died by legal euthanasia after a lengthy battle with her family and the courts. Castillo had been struggling with psychiatric illness and was left unable to use her legs after a second suicide attempt in 2022.
A Spanish woman has received life-ending medicine in Barcelona. Noelia Castillo, 25, had sought euthanasia due to her psychiatric illness and severe suffering. She had tried taking her life twice, including after a sexual assault, which left her unable to use her legs. Castillo's family opposed her decision, but the courts ultimately ruled in her favor. The case drew national attention in Spain, which passed legislation in 2021 allowing euthanasia and medically assisted suicide for patients meeting certain conditions. Castillo's death has sparked debate over the law, with some arguing it failed to protect her.
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