Canadian author Robert Munsch approved for assisted death

mathrubhumi.com (Malayalam)

Canadian authorities have approved assisted death for acclaimed children's author Robert Munsch, known for books like "The Paper Bag Princess." Munsch, 80, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson's disease, stated in an interview that his death date is not yet set. The law allowing medical assistance in dying was first legalized in Canada in 2016 and later expanded in 2021.


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