Ludwig Minelli: Dignitas Founder Dies Through Assisted Suicide Before 93rd Birthday

Dec 01, 2025 09:46 am CST

Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has ended his life through assisted suicide just days before turning 93. Established in 1998, Dignitas serves over 10,000 members internationally, championing self-determination in end-of-life decisions while operating within Switzerland's legal framework that permits assisted suicide but prohibits euthanasia.