Marie Fleming – the woman who lost a landmark "right to die" case this year – has died.
The 59-year-old, who lived near Arklow in Co Wicklow, had suffered from multiple sclerosis since being diagnosed in 1989.
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Marie Fleming took her case to the Supreme Court earlier this year – arguing that the ban on assisted suicide breached her constitutional rights and discriminated against people with disabilities.
The Supreme Court ruled against her – saying there is no constitutional right to die or to be assisted to do so.
Marie Fleming passed away peacefully at half past five this morning.
