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Robert Munsch approved for MAID, but daughter says he’s ‘not dying’

Robert Munsch, diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson's, chose Medical Assistance in Dying five years ago to maintain control over his quality of life, his daughter confirms he remains well.

  • Robert Munsch, an 80-year-old author, was approved for Medical Assistance in Dying due to his diagnoses of Dementia and Parkinson's Disease, as reported by the New York Times.
  • His daughter, Julie Munsch, stated that her father is not dying and had made the decision to use MAID five years ago, clarifying that he is still doing well.
  • Munsch's daughter, Julie Munsch, clarified on social media that her father is not dying and made his decision regarding MAID five years ago.
  • Munsch's publishers, including Scholastic and Annick Press, expressed gratitude for Munsch's honesty and support during this period.
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Children's author Robert Munsch has been granted voluntary assisted dying in Canada. He was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson's disease. He said he would consider it when he had trouble speaking.

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Guelph Today broke the news in Guelph, Canada on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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