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“I learned to smile by going through hell. Now I know what hell is and you don't. I can't tell you how it is, cause you can't do it with words.”

Quote by Jack Kevorkian

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Jack Kevorkian
Jack Kevorkian

Jack Kevorkian, born on May 26, 1928, was an American pathologist known for his advocacy of physician-assisted suicide, often referred to as the 'Death Doctor'. He had a rich experience in the field of pathology and worked in several hospitals. In the 1980s, he began to focus on the issue of physician-assisted suicide and started to assist patients in ending their lives. His actions were highly controversial and led to his arrest, but also brought public attention to the issue of physician-assisted suicide. more

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