Piergiorgio Welby
Piergiorgio Welby
Piergiorgio Welby (pronounced: pee-air-jor-jee-oh wel-bee) was an Italian poet, painter, and prominent right-to-die activist. He is best known for his public battle for the right to die, which sparked a national debate on euthanasia in Italy.
Etymology
The name Piergiorgio is of Italian origin and is a combination of the names Pier, meaning 'rock', and Giorgio, meaning 'farmer'. Welby is a surname of English origin.
Biography
Piergiorgio Welby was born on December 26, 1945, in Rome, Italy. He was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of 20, a progressive disease that eventually left him paralyzed and dependent on a respirator to breathe. Despite his physical limitations, Welby became a prolific poet and painter, using a special computer to write and create art with his eyes.
In the last years of his life, Welby became a vocal advocate for the right to die, arguing that individuals with incurable or debilitating diseases should have the legal right to end their own lives. His public battle for euthanasia sparked a national debate in Italy, culminating in a controversial court case in 2006.
Related Terms
- Muscular Dystrophy: A group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
- Euthanasia: The act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy.
- Right to Die: The belief that individuals have a right to die with dignity if they are suffering from a terminal or debilitating illness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Piergiorgio Welby
- Wikipedia's article - Piergiorgio Welby
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