What is dr kevorkian?

Dr. Jack Kevorkian, also known as "Dr. Death," was a medical pathologist and euthanasia advocate who gained notoriety for his controversial role in assisting terminally ill patients in ending their lives. Born in 1928 in Pontiac, Michigan, Kevorkian became a vocal advocate for physician-assisted suicide in the 1990s.

Kevorkian developed a device he called the "Mercitron," which allowed patients to administer lethal drugs to themselves at the push of a button. He assisted in the deaths of numerous individuals, many of whom suffered from terminal illnesses or severe disabilities. Kevorkian claimed to have helped more than 130 people end their lives before he was eventually arrested and charged with murder.

Kevorkian was tried and convicted of second-degree murder in 1999 for assisting in the death of a terminally ill man, Thomas Youk, whose death was broadcast on national television. He served over eight years in prison before being released on parole in 2007. Kevorkian continued to be a vocal advocate for euthanasia until his death in 2011.

While controversial and polarizing, Dr. Jack Kevorkian played a significant role in sparking discussions and debates about end-of-life care, patient autonomy, and the ethics of assisted suicide.