Date with death: a 'beautiful passing' for Hobart woman's mother

Leah McBey
June 29 2020 - 6:00am
IN CONTROL TO THE END: After a deeply frightening incident arising from changes to her body due to her terminal illness, Karien Merx decided to opt for an assisted death, surrounded by those she loved. Pictures: Supplied
IN CONTROL TO THE END: After a deeply frightening incident arising from changes to her body due to her terminal illness, Karien Merx decided to opt for an assisted death, surrounded by those she loved. Pictures: Supplied

Most people in the full flood of life never give a passing thought to their own dying and death. If the idea does pop up, most will dismiss it as morbid or gloomy.

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Leah McBey

Leah McBey

Senior Journalist

As a southern New Zealander I love island life. So Tassie was an obvious choice after living in North America, Europe and the Pacific Islands. I've done a bit of everything but communication is the motif threading through my life.

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