Beatriz Gelós
Beatriz Gelós, a 71-year-old activist living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), has become a prominent face in the movement advocating for the legalization of euthanasia in Uruguay. Having battled the debilitating effects of her condition since the age of 52, Gelós passionately expressed her support for the 'Muerte Digna' law, emphasizing its compassionate nature and the relief it would bring to individuals suffering from terminal illnesses. Her presence at the Senate during the historic vote underscored the personal stakes involved in the debate over assisted dying.
Born on Jan 01, 1952 (73 years old)
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Argentina:
Beatriz Gelós has been living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for 19 years and is considering euthanasia.
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Liechtenstein:
Uruguayan Beatriz Gelós stated that she would feel incredible peace if the compassionate euthanasia law were approved.
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Brazil:
Beatriz Gelós, a patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is one of the main voices advocating for the cause of euthanasia in Uruguay.
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United Kingdom:
Beatriz Gelós, a 71-year-old woman who has been living with neurodegenerative ALS for two decades, told the AFP news agency the law was 'compassionate, very humane'.
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Brazil:
Beatriz Gelós is a patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and one of the main voices advocating for the cause of euthanasia in Uruguay.
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Paraguay:
Beatriz Gelós, who has been suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for two decades, hopes that the Senate of Uruguay will pass a euthanasia law.
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Paraguay:
Beatriz Gelós is a prominent face of the activism for the approval of the euthanasia law in Uruguay.
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Peru:
Beatriz Gelós is a patient with ALS who became a prominent face of the activism for the approval of the euthanasia law in Uruguay.
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