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Swiss Clinic Allows Healthy British Woman to End Life After Son's Death, Fueling Controversial Right-to-Die Debate

Summary by IBTimes UK
A 62-year-old retired teacher from Hampshire travelled to Switzerland to access assisted-dying services despite not having a terminal illness. Susan Vardon is reported to have ended her life at a clinic in Zurich in January 2026, citing 'unbearable psychological suffering' following the death of her only son two years earlier. The case has drawn renewed attention to the boundaries of assisted dying, particularly in situations where individuals a…

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IBTimes UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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