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Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie van Agt-Krekelberg died by euthanasia, "hand in hand," earlier this month after being in fragile health for some time. Van Agt, a Christian Democrat who became increasingly progressive after leaving politics, suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2019 and never fully recovered. The couple, survived by their three children, were buried in a private ceremony in Nijmegen.
Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie van Agt-Krekelberg, both 93, died in unison through legal duo-euthanasia, choosing to leave life hand in hand after decades together. The couple, suffering from poor health, passed away in their hometown of Nijmegen, with van Agt having suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2019. Euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands, where individuals can choose death with a doctor's sign-off for "unbearable suffering with no prospect of improvement." While some countries uphold strict laws against euthanasia due to ethical, moral, and religious considerations, others, like the Netherlands and India, have legalized certain forms of it.
Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie, both 93, have died in a rare double euthanasia, choosing to pass away together as they "couldn't live without each other." Van Agt, known for his sense of humor and leadership from 1977 to 1982, never fully recovered from a brain haemorrhage in 2019. The couple, married for 65 years, were buried together in Nijmegen, leaving behind three children. Euthanasia and assisted suicide have been legal in the Netherlands since 2002, with double euthanasia being rare but on the rise.
Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife died by legal euthanasia, "hand in hand," in their hometown of Nijmegen at the age of 93. Both had been suffering from deteriorating health and chose to die together. Van Agt, who served as prime minister from 1977 to 1982, dedicated the later decades of his life to advocating for the Palestinian people. The couple's decision for duo euthanasia reflects a growing trend in the Netherlands, with 29 couples opting for paired death in 2022.
Former Dutch prime minister Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie, both 93, died by euthanasia together, reflecting a growing trend of "duo euthanasia" in the Netherlands. Van Agt, a Catholic, and his wife, who had been married for 70 years, passed away hand in hand, with Van Agt never fully recovering from a 2019 brain haemorrhage. Euthanasia and assisted suicide have been legal in the Netherlands since 2002, and while duo euthanasia remains rare, interest in it is growing, although it is subject to strict individual requirements.