Wendy Duffy, a 56-year-old physically healthy British woman, plans to end her life at a Swiss assisted dying clinic following the traumatic death of her only son. Her decision, made after years of emotional suffering and a previous failed suicide attempt, is motivated by unbearable grief rather than terminal illness. She has been accepted by Pegasos,} a Swiss non-profit organization that conducts rigorous psychiatric evaluations before approving cases. Duffy seeks to draw attention to the lack of legal assisted dying options in the UK, where related legislation remains stalled in Parliament. While UK law prohibits assisted suicide and exposes helpers to prosecution, Swiss law permits it under strict non-commercial conditions. Duffy’s family knows of her decision but not the timing, to avoid legal risk. She has expressed a desire for a dignified death and has made personal arrangements, including music and clothing. Her case has reignited debate over mental suffering as grounds for assisted dying, particularly as it follows other high-profile cases involving non-terminal psychological trauma.

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