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Spain: Noelia Castillo Dies After 601-Day Wait for Euthanasia

Published March 26, 2026, 20:10
Spain: Noelia Castillo Dies After 601-Day Wait for Euthanasia

Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old paraplegic woman in Spain, has died after a long wait of 601 days to be allowed euthanasia. Castillo became paraplegic after a suicide attempt triggered by a gang rape in 2022. Despite the certification of her intense psychological distress and ongoing pain by an independent committee, the process took a long time. The decision for her euthanasia triggered legal battles, with her father trying to stop it, but the courts rejected his requests. Castillo herself had expressed her desire to end her life, stating: “I want to leave now in peace and stop suffering.” Castillo's story highlights the challenges and complexities associated with euthanasia and the right to self-determination.