Wendy Duffy, a 56-year-old former care worker from the West Midlands, UK, died today (April 24, 2026) at the Pegasos assisted dying clinic in Basel, Switzerland.

Her only son, Marcus (23), died in 2022 after choking on half a cherry tomato that became lodged in his windpipe while he was asleep on the sofa after eating a sandwich she had prepared.

Despite therapy and medication, Duffy said the grief became unbearable. She had previously attempted suicide and paid £10,000 from her savings for the assisted dying procedure. She described it as “my life, my choice” and hoped her case would support legalising assisted dying in the UK.

Her family was aware of her decision and supported her wishes, though they are devastated. She requested her ashes be scattered at a park bench where she used to sit and talk to her son.

The procedure took place as planned.