Avril Henry
Avril Henry
Avril Henry (c. 1934 – 20 April 2016) was a campaigner for the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia and former professor of English medieval culture at the University of Exeter.[1][2][3]
Henry committed suicide at her home in Brampford Speke, Devon, near Exeter, on 20 April 2016, aged 81. Her home had been raided by police the previous week after they were tipped off by Interpol that she had bought a euthanasia kit from Mexico.[4][5]
Selected publications
- Biblia Pauperum. Scolar, Aldershot, 1987; ISBN 9780859675420
- The Eton Roundels: Eton College MS 177 'Figurae Bibliorum' A Colour Facsimile With Transcription, Translation and Commentary; ISBN 978-0859677561
References
- ↑ Robert Mendick, (21 April 2016). "Retired professor 'killed herself' days after police raid in search of imported drugs". The Telegraph.
- ↑ Steven Morris. "Academic kills herself after importing 'euthanasia kit' illegally". the Guardian.
- ↑ Melissa Davey. "Police raid pushed academic to end her life, says euthanasia advocate". the Guardian.
- ↑ "Retired Exeter professor who campaigned for euthanasia to be legalised is found dead at home". Exeter Express and Echo.
- ↑ Rod Minchin (22 April 2016). "Professor 'killed herself with euthanasia kit bought online'". The Independent.
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