British woman, 57, with terminal breast cancer is euthanised 'on a beach in the sunshine' in New Zealand surrounded by loved ones days after urging UK to change its laws on assisted dying By Taryn Pedler Published: 13:34, 23 May 2024 | Updated: 14:00, 23 May 2024 e-mail 40 shares 2 View comments A British woman with terminal breast cancer has been euthanised 'on a beach in the sunshine' in New Zealand just days after urging the UK to change its laws on assisted dying, her friend has revealed. Tracy Hickman , 57, who was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in March 2019, had been fighting for euthanasia rights in the UK before passing away on Wednesday. In a heartfelt tribute posted on Instagram , Tracy's podcasting pal Dom Harvey shared a picture of the pair alongside a caption that read: 'Tracy Hickman passed away peacefully today.
'She was on a beach in the sunshine, surrounded by her loved ones. It was exactly what she wanted. 'It was an honour being able to share her story'.
Tracy Hickman, 57, died by euthanasia on Wednesday on a beach in New Zealand, her pal Dom Harvey and partner Paul confirmed on Instagram The British-New Zealand national had suffered with terminal breast cancer since 2019 and urged the UK to change its laws on assisted dying Tracy, pictured with husband Paul, said seriously ill people like her in Britain should be given choices about how their life should end Among the hundreds of supportive and emotional comments under the post was one written by T.
