Terminally Ill Man Will Live Stream His Death As Protest To Make Euthanasia Legal In France
A man that got denied the right to end his life says he expects to die next week and added that he will be live-streaming his death on social media platform Facebook.
Alain Cocq, a man from France, will be broadcasting his final moments as a protest towards the French government.
He wants to make Euthanasia legal in the country.
Alain, the 57-year-old man, suffers from a rare condition where the walls of the arteries stick together, which is why he is in pain almost all the time.
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, rejected his request for Euthanasia because the medical practice is prohibited in the country.
The man said that he has been bedbound for years.
As of now, Alain has refused to eat or drink anything. He is also rejecting any further treatment to prolong his life.
He has also promised to film his final hours live on social media.
He says that the footage of his death will be raising crucial awareness of Euthanasia.
President Macron said in a letter:
Because I am not above the law, I am not able to comply with your request. I cannot ask anyone to go beyond our current legal framework. Your wish is to request active assistance in dying which is not currently permitted in our country. With all my personal support and profound respect.
Alain said that he will be dying in the next 4 to 5 days and will be broadcasting the end of his life on his personal Facebook page.