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End of Life Options: The Powerful Story of Brittany Maynard

End of Life Options: The Powerful Story of Brittany Maynard

Update: 2025-07-25
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End of life option advocate Dan Diaz is sharing the story of his wife Brittany Maynard and her pursuit  of a gentle death. Diagnosed at age 29 with a terminal brain tumor, Brittany chose to move 600 miles to a state that allowed for death with dignity, utilizing Medical Aid in Dying.  In this powerful interview, Dan describes the impact of her life and death on compassionate death choices and legislation.  



Since Brittany’s death in 2014, Medical Aid in Dying laws have expanded to eleven states in the U.S.  Dan continues to tell their story, advocating for expansion of death with dignity laws to every state.  We continue to learn from her experience and fierce determination to ensure the kind of death she wanted. 



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Read more about Brittany Maynard at thebrittanyfund.org



Find more information about Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) at compassionandchoices.org



You can find the Approaching Death Support Kit at bkbooks.com.



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Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  Whether you want to connect by phone or video, you can book a FREE 30-Minute Hospice Navigation Session, or a more in-depth 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95.  If you need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, we’re here to answer your questions.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session by video call allows up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. We believe you deserve to have good hospice care.  Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  



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End of Life Options: The Powerful Story of Brittany Maynard

End of Life Options: The Powerful Story of Brittany Maynard

Helen Bauer BSN RN CHPN