Relatives of Godard spoke about his voluntary decision to die

Relatives of the French director Jean-Luc Godard, who died today, September 13 at the age of 91, told the newspaper Liberationthat he decided to leave this life voluntarily. Mr. Godard lived in Switzerland, where euthanasia is legalized.

“He wasn’t sick, he was just tired. And so he decided to end it. It was his decision, and it was important for him to know about it, ”a relative of the director told the newspaper.

In Switzerland, active direct euthanasia is prohibited, but the provision of means for suicide (active indirect euthanasia) is legal if a person wishes to die voluntarily. Euthanasia in Switzerland is also carried out for foreigners. On average, this procedure costs about €4,000.

86-year-old actor Alain Delon spoke about the desire to commit suicide in Switzerland with the help of euthanasia. In 2016, French chef Benoit Violier, who was recognized as the best chef in the world, committed suicide in Switzerland. In 2009, the British conductor Sir Edward Downes and his wife Joan voluntarily died in this country, in 2006 the British doctor Ann Turner.

Anastasia Larina