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Born Deaf, Going Blind, Choosing to Die

Marc and Eddy Verbessem were born deaf.  When the two brothers learned they were going blind, they chose to end their life at the age of 45.  A doctor assisted them.  The story can be found in more detail here: Marc and Eddy Verbessem, Deaf Belgian Twins, Euthanized After Starting to Turn Blind Deaf Belgium... Read more »

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January 17, 2013 at 8:43 am • 

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