Family alleges Canadian grandmother euthanised against her wishes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:59

An 83-year-old woman in Ontario died under Canada's assisted dying programme after her family alleged she had changed her mind.

Brigitte Stegemann's granddaughter Brigitte Kranendonk claims the woman became distressed days before the procedure and said she had made a mistake. The family alleges the assisted dying went ahead despite these concerns.

How it is being reported

• Family sounds alarm after 83-year-old grandma dies under Canada's assisted-death programFox News · 21 Sept, 21:37
• Our 83-year-old Christian grandmother was euthanised against her will under Canada's assisted dying system - she died covered in blood with her hands clasped in prayerDaily Mail · 21 Sept, 14:40

In this story: Brigitte Stegemann · Brigitte Kranendonk · Ontario · Canada

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