Euthanasia Advocate Dr. Florian Willet Passes Away After Assisted Suicide

Tue Oct 14 2025 22:59:52 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Dr. Florian Willet, an advocate for euthanasia, has reportedly died by assisted suicide in Germany, following investigations into his involvement in a woman's assisted death.

Dr. Florian Willet, a prominent euthanasia proponent, has died at the age of 47 in Germany after reportedly undertaking assisted suicide. His death comes after a controversial incident in Switzerland where he was present when an American woman utilized a device, known as the Sarco capsule, to end her life. Willet's involvement in the euthanasia process led to his arrest in 2024 alongside three others for allegedly "aiding and abetting suicide." Despite the country having relatively progressive assisted dying laws, this occurrence reignited public debate over the ethical implications of such practices.

In an obituary shared by Philip Nitschke, the inventor of the Sarco capsule, Willet's passing was acknowledged with an emphasis on his transformation after being released from pretrial detention. Nitschke noted that the weight of the accusations and incarceration deeply affected Willet, changing his demeanor significantly. The police in Germany have yet to provide further comments regarding the specifics surrounding Willet's death.

Willet's legacy as an euthanasia advocate has now added complexity to the conversation surrounding assisted dying, highlighting both the support and emotional toll faced by individuals within this contentious field.