Scenes from a Celebration: Commemorating 25 Years of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act
November 20, 2019
A recap of Death with Dignity's event, "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Commemorating 25 Years of Death with Dignity," held November 8, 2019 in Portland, Oregon.
Oregon Death with Dignity Act Turns 25
November 8, 2019
View our short film, Voices of a Movement,” which chronicles the history of the death with dignity movement from the perspective of individuals who have played a leading role in passing and protecting death with dignity laws across the U.S.
Brittany Maynard’s Legacy, Five Years On
November 1, 2019
Five years ago today, Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old with terminal brain cancer, used the Oregon Death with Dignity to die peacefully.
In Memoriam: Stephen Dunn
October 16, 2019
We mourn the passing of former Death with Dignity National Center Board Treasurer Stephen Dunn, who died of cancer October 16.
“What Brittany Asked Us to Do”: Deborah Ziegler’s Advocacy for Death with Dignity Honors a Promise to Her Daughter
October 20, 2017
By advocating for Death with Dignity, Deborah Ziegler is honoring a promise to her daughter, the late Brittany Maynard.
Author Deborah Ziegler Visits Portland on Book Tour for Wild and Precious Life
November 16, 2016
Last Monday we were honored to host Deborah Ziegler at a reception in Portland, Oregon, where the Death with Dignity National Center is headquartered. Together with local board members, staff, and supporters, we heard Deborah tell the story of how…
Welcoming New Board Members
May 9, 2016
By George Eighmey, President * In 2016, Death with Dignity National Center is increasing its efforts to pass more physician-assisted dying laws throughout the nation. To help accomplish this goal we have added two incredibly knowledgeable and influential…
George Eighmey Appointed As New President of Death with Dignity
November 7, 2015
By Executive Director Peg Sandeen, PhD, MSW * It is my distinct pleasure to announce that our Board of Directors has appointed George Eighmey as President of Death with Dignity. Thanks to his experience, advocacy, and…