Wayne Hawkins
Wayne Hawkins was an 80-year-old man from San Diego, California, who made headlines for his decision to utilize California's assisted dying laws. Terminally ill with heart failure and multiple other health issues, he chose to end his life on his own terms, inviting the BBC to document his final moments to advocate for assisted dying rights in the UK.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,002 | $2,700,000 | 716$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 17,184 | $155,000 | 61$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,396 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Totals | 3 | 140,055,716 | 50,582 | $2,903,000 | 803$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Venezuela:
Wayne Hawkins is a terminally ill man who invited the BBC to witness his assisted death.
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Ukraine:
Wayne Hawkins invited journalists to witness his death as he battled several terminal illnesses.
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United Kingdom:
Wayne Hawkins invited BBC News to witness his death under California's assisted dying laws.
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