Brittany Maynard’s Husband Tells Megyn Kelly About Her Decision To Die | Megyn Kelly TODAY
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- After being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2014, Brittany Maynard made headlines when she decided to use medication to end her own life at the age of 29. Now Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes her husband, Dan Diaz, who talks about his campaign for right-to-die laws. “I still have good days and bad days” about Brittany, he tells Megyn in an emotional interview.
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Brittany Maynard’s Husband Tells Megyn Kelly About Her Decision To Die | Megyn Kelly TODAY
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I strongly believe that Brittany made the right choices. She did what was best for her. She didn't choose to die, she chose to die without pain. Not to mention being blind and paralyzed. They need to make that law legal in all states. Keep fighting for us.
Yes. I agree
Indeed a lot of us do not see being in a hospital hooked up to machines and being continually sedated for the pain as you wait for your inevitable death as a good way of dying
Lets call it what it is. It's not about dying because life already decided that Brittany had to die, so she did not choose death over life, she chose to not suffer at the end for months at a time. And she spared her family watching her pain. Rest in Peace
Yes, let's call it what it is...which is Suicide!!!
@@nm1raider758 If you think that's suicide, then you don't know what suicide actually is. Clearly she didn't want to die. She was terminally ill, there's no question about it. She was going to die anyway. So you're saying that she should continue "living" with this brain cancer, which is excruciatingly painful, she was deteriorating everyday & suffering immensely. Why on earth would you want that for her or anyone? You wanted her to live & suffer so other people could have more time with her despite her illness? She was unfortunately going to die anyway. Like seriously how could you even say that? You have no empathy or compassion.
@@sds6303 Yes, it is suicide! She knowingly and willingly took her own life! I don't care how you package it! She died by her own hands!
NM1Raider 75 NM1Raider 75 Suicide is when you choose to die. Sge didn't choose to die. That choice was taken from her. She was already dying. She just chose HOW she was going to die. She didn't have the choice to live or to die like someone suicidal would. She didn't have the choice to live. She was already dying. She simply chose HOW she would die. She said "I'm not going to die in the way that it has been described to me that stage 4 terminal brain cancer would take me." Which would have been in agony, in pain, suffering, maybe not able to speak to say goodbye to the people she loved, maybe not even able to open her eyes to ne able to see her loved ones one last time....... she chose, instead, to go peacefully. Knowing she can say "I love you" one last time to the people she loves and see them there. When somebody's choice to live has been taken from them and they're told they ARE going to die whether they like it or not, it is not suicide in any way, shape or form! Suicide is choosing to die, which she did not. If she COULD HAVE lived, she would have!!!! Unfortunately, she didn't have the option to choose to live. If someone told you "Hey, you're dying tomorrow. No if's, and's or but's! You're dying whether you like it or not! But, you have two choices! You can go in agonizing pain, seizing, vomiting, unable to speak or talk to your loved ones, begging for one more second so that you could say "I love you" OR you can go in peace, comfortable in bed, not in agony, with your favorite music playing, surrounded by those who are most important to you, telling each one individually what they mean to you and how much you love them, with all of your dignity".......... which one would you choose????
@@nm1raider758 You don't know what suicide is. Suicide is when you take your life because you don't want to live. She wants to live. She doesn't want to suffer
He loves/loved her so much that even in death, he’s still advocating and honoring her. The sweetest thing.
She was a beautiful lady, and he is a beautiful man with a sweet soul.
What a great husband, rest in peace Brittney, God bless.
God bless? because of God and his useless power she's not with him anymore.
@@angelsrosena a really dumb and stupid comment.
@@angelsrosena You are right. People keep saying "God" as an excuse for their helplessness or ignorance expecting an unknown/unproven entity to save "themselves". Noone will save us, we will die like the pigs, ants, dogs and cats. It doesn't matter.
@Milly Molly I assume you meant thought-provoking, and not though provoking.
It wasn't thought-provoking in the least. That's one of the sorriest, oldest, and most worn-out arguments that people use against the existence of God. It doesn't provoke any thought, except for those who aren't used to thinking. It is based upon a faulty assumption, namely, that if God existed, He would do exactly as that particular person thinks He would.
I actually think about Brittany and Dan and this story fairly often. The fact that her husband is still fighting for this cause his wife was so passionate about is the ultimate testament to his loyalty and commitment to their union. It’s so beautiful. I hope he continues this fight for the Right To Die, I support this cause 100%. Everyone should have the right to die with dignity in such circumstances.
Same
Same here. Ever since I watched a video about her and her story. I think it's a serious issue that needs to be addressed realistically
Watching him struggle to not cry throughout this segment was heartbreaking. 😫
My heart breaks for this wonderful dedicated man 😢
dolores arme me too I still follow him. He is a wonderful husband she was such a beautiful woman. Such a sad story!! Their love is 1 in a Million. He will go out of his way to message everyone back thank u no matter how many msgs
Her husband just seems like the kindest, loving man. You can tell how much he loved Brittany.
My sister was a victim of Glioblastoma. She was diagnosed at the end of May and passed 4 months later. Death with dignity was not a legal option for her. She fought like never before. And still her death was a horrendous, exquisitely painful 4 months. I firmly believe that if she had had any way to control her existence she would have chosen medically induced death before all of her dignity was taken from her.
So sorry to hear your sister went through such tremendous suffering ❤
My daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer september 2012 at 5 years old. She just turned 12 on Halloween. I remember Brittany and her story when it first came out. I have so much respect for her and her decision. Just seeing what brain cancer does to someone is horrific so i cant imagine how it feels. It scares me daily that my daughter could die at any time. This is a horrible disease. Rest in heaven Brittany. I hope she knows how much she has touched people.
"Chose to Die" . NO SHE DIDN'T . Her fate was sealed. She didn't want to suffer. She was dying anyway. It bothers me to no end, like the 9/11 "jumpers "..did NOT choose anything. They would all still be here and happy if they had that "CHOICE ". Good for her. All states need to catch up. We aren't in the dark ages. Ppl can choose anything for themselves. That's what freedom and America is all about!!
Daria B couldn’t agree more.
Well said.
unless you get rid of aggressive and annoying bible-thumpers, you won't have freedom to choose.
@@olyacarell6434 It is legal in my state but I don't trust the Catholic hospitals here.
My Late husband Israel Jean Medina was diagnosed with Stage four terminal brain cancer that completely spread to his body.. To watch my husband suffer with this horrid disease and the pain he went through. I wish my Israel had a choice to passed with dignity. To see what Brittany Maynard husband is doing I thank you for fighting for all the loved ones who have six months or less to live, suffering is too cruel. I would pray one day that there will be a law to help die with dignity...
She made a huge improvement for mankind in her short life. So beautiful her husband is caring out her plans. God bless both of them beyond measure.
Why is it a terminaly ill animal can be given a peaceful death and not have to suffer til death ....yet us as humans have to suffer til the end ..our familes have to watch us day by day dying infront of them .....
Brittany died in peace and with her loved ones ....she was brave and died with dignity ...we should all die peacefully xx
He still love her you can tell,break my heart. God bless him .
Oh myyyy
Totally still in love with her. You can see it in his eyes. In the way he keeps holding his tears back.
Most people don't go through life knowing a connection so pure. If you do consider yourself lucky, even if it's cut short as soon as theirs. Better to love and lose than not love at all ;)
What a wonderful husband, even in death. RIP beautiful girl.
Dan is a wonderful, sweet man. You can tell how much he loved Brittany.
I'm happy Brittany was able to pass away peacefully with her loving family. RIP
What a beautiful husband ❤ ... and I believe you should have this right to choose.
THIS SHOULD BE EVERYBODIES RIGHT...........THE WORLD OVER !!!!!..............RIP LOVELY LADY.....
This is so sad. Her legacy lives onward ❤
How could people say to die in agony when she could say her goodbyes to her loved ones and die in peace.
Hope he continues the fight. We all should have the right to end our life when we become terminally ill.
When he looks at the camera at the very end while the audience is applauding.. You can see the raw emotion. He just barely keeps his face from crumbling. I couldn't imagine being in his shoes.
I’m glad that we have this in Canada now.
he made me cry when he was about to cry😢
I will never, ever understand how the same people that tell you that you did the most humane thing possible for a dog who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, or is just losing their quality of life due to age but they want to deny that to people. It’s more humane to watch a person lose their quality of life? And waste away to skin and bone because their body can’t function normally anymore? I don’t buy it. And I think someone facing the fact that they are dying should be able to chose to do that with dignity.
And I will never understand why you compare a DOG to a human!!! Two different things!!!
John 15:16 because animals have shown me more kindness and are more Christ like than most humans I come into contact with.
anne smith thank you for understanding where I’m coming from. I don’t feel so alone now. Much love!! 💗 💗 💗 💗
anne smith I lost my Faja boy May 3, 2018. He came into my life during a really dark time when I needed him most. He left my life during a very dark time when I needed him most. And because of his loss, I was able to let go of the things that caused me the most pain. Because I realized what was the most important in my life. He visits me in my dreams, I wake up crying talking in my sleep, telling him how much I love him and miss him and can’t wait to see him again. I know there is a god who loves and cares about every life he created. And I know I will see him again.
anne smith Faja boy is my 110 pound black Labrador Retriever that I lost. I’ve had many visits from the spirit world, but my visits from faja are the ones I treasure most.
Why should matter if two doctors states you are terminally ill with 6 months to live. Why should you rack up millions of medical bills just to die. This save a person pain and let them go when they are ready.
Poor guy he loved his wife so much she was so lucky to have him 💔
Bless his heart, I’m so glad he is still doing the interviews & fighting for this. ♥️
I would gladly sign a petition to help pass this law I think this young woman was very courageous and left a legacy behind I completely understand and respect her choice to die with dignity because after all it was her life that was sadly ending far too soon and her choice to make she was such a graceful beautiful soul who has inspired so many others in many different ways I believe in and stand up for the death with dignity law she was a very brave young woman to face and embrace death with dignity may God bless and be with her family
I completely agree with this brave woman. We all should have the right to decide when it's time to go, who is anyone else to decide when you may leave or how. Why do you want someone to suffer to death when an other option is available, I would never want that for myself or someone else.
My young wife (45 years old) was given a terminal cancer diagnosis, absolutely did NOT want to become a pawn of the hospital system where I live, and although the doctors and nurses and we were all doing what we could to honor her wishes of death with dignity, it didn't work out that way. It gives me great pain to re-visit those memories, but I have to believe the pain would be less had we been able to have some meaningful options. Dan is a brave and I wholeheartedly support his efforts.
Her husband is trying to hold back the tears. :( you can tell how much he loves her. ♡ I hope one day, those who are terminally ill can choose to die with dignity ♡♡
She would and is so proud of u for changing the laws for her and others like her
Thank you for sharing her story. ❤️
This is such a touching story.You really couldn’t say what your choice would be until you are there
This story always makes me cry. I have mixed feelings about this law. I do respect Brittany's decision though. I think I would want the same choices.
Susan Countryman I agree 100%
Yes its a questionable
Law. But I think dying in
Dignity. She had control
Over how she'd die. In peace
Why is it questionable?. She wasnt committing suicide!
Her death sentence was already made!. Everyone deserves the right to die painfree!. Isnt any different then some who ate on hospice and at the end get so much morphine that your body basically shuts down JUST SONYIUR PAIN FREE AND IS SOME INSTANTCES CAN BREATHE!. No one ever says you'd have to do it but at least let the rest of us have a choice with you guys deciding for us!
@@pattyn.974 the heck! Chill!
I have very mixed feelings about this law, but how precious to see such a sweet and dedicated husband. He is honoring her even in death. Breaks my heart to see what he's been through.
This law should be available in EVERY. SINGLE. STATE. It’s proven effective with a plethora of safeguards. Oregon has celebrated 24 years, being the first state with the law. There’s been no falters or discrepancies. No one should have to die in unfathomable pain. This is a human right.
Jamie Roberts why is the law needed? It makes it look like the sufferer wants to pass away.
@@IWantToMature85 Because without the legalization of this process, some terminally-ill people will blow their brains, jump from a tall building or slit their throat,wrists etc because of their immense pain thus creating an unimaginable horror for their loved ones. If you still don't understand or try to understand the level of their discomfort, breathing problems and pain then (I am sorry but) I have to wish a horrible illness upon you JUST for you to understand the severity of this issue. Doctor-Assisted Death should be an OPTION for these people. Noone can force you to take that option, there are many safeguards and checks with video proofs included.
Why is this even a question. Your body your right.
WHAT 👏 A 👏 MAN 👏
Why is abortion legal and not dying with dignity? Doesn't make any sense
Omg I cried my eyes out looking at him
Anyone should be free to end their lives anytime they want, regardless you have a beautiful or sad life.
Rosangela Sena lol I never heard some one who is happy and have a beautiful life wants to commit suicide
@@meandmycuties8537 Terminally ill means your going to die in pain very soon, it's selfish for you to make choices for other people. This is not about suicide by shooting one's self when medically they are not terminally ill, this is about giving the person a choice of a comforting end if the person chooses so.
@@DMalltheway i have depression and it’s very painful everyday but there’s no cure or help to end the life peacefully
@@meandmycuties8537 Depression is not terminally ill. Sorry about what your going thru.
Dan is doing a great job, very hard to be articulate in such a situation, he's a great advocate
I just wonder what happened the moment her soul left her body and she woke up in a new reality… I pray it was as good as she hoped.
Also, it’s kinda silly that any of us think we can choose how we get to die and when. Almost no one gets that choice.
I miss Brittany and I never even met her. Such a sweet soul.
What a wonderful gentleman God bless you and her mum ☘🙏
May God forever bless this family. I agree with the right to die. No one should oppose anyone's right to die peacefully. We all have to remember we are not in their body going thru the pain & suffering. Brittany you are a hero.
Keep fighting for us!
Don’t defend this! It ends time with families earlier and makes it seem like you are committing suicide, because they are choosing to end their lives earlier
Zechariah Cameron
My family doesn’t own me. My body belongs to me.
Marty Jones constant suffering is a horror you wish on us? Shame you value bodies more than lives.
You’re insane. It isn’t your life to make choices for.
What can we do to keep this law in effect. We have the right to choose.
rest in peace Brittany Maynard, so sod their family had to go through this
It’s amazing to see that he aged so quick!!!
Brittany is such a strong young lady. I have so much respect for her and her husband. May she always watch over her husband in till they meet again. 😇❤️
If given this opportunity to die peacefully and pain free, who am I OR YOU to say no?!?!!. If your religion frowns upon it and you feel its morally wrong, then dont do it, no one says you HAVE TO GO OUT this way!. But at least pass the law so people that want this choice, that dont have another choice, CAN DO THIS!. THEY ARE DIEING ANYWAY, TERMINAL ILLNESS MEANS, NO CHANCE OF SURVIVAL!. Its not like getting abad case of pneumonia and whoa. You were lucky, NO, these people are never going to be THAT LUCKY. RIP Brittany!
I was very familiar with her story and I followed her journey. I believe in the right to die it’s compassionate. I know that I wouldn’t want to suffer or wilt away in pain.They are taking away people’s rights and everyone should have the choice. I know it can be done other ways.Rest in piece Brittany 🎈❤️
I do not understand who could oppose this! If you are terminally ill and do not want to use this treatment option then DO NOT!!! Why would anyone want to take this choice away from someone!!!!!!!! This YOUNG woman had so so so many choices taken from her.
The outcome was not going to change for this woman. I would make the same choice as she did. Not only is it less suffering for her but her loved ones as well. They will not be haunted by visions of her suffering in her final days.
People need to mind their own business!!!!! If it doesn’t hurt anyone else and is best for the person and their family then keep your nose out of it!!! These are clearly intelligent loving people who thought this choice through and made a very difficult decision that was best for them.
My sister died from the same disease. Her symptoms were controlled by heavy medication but she couldn't communicate for about 5 months and was in a coma for at least 2 weeks. It was an honor taking care of her. This wasn't available to her.
I still cry over this.
What a good man.
you should have the right not to suffer to death
Rest In Peace Brittany
It totally MAKES SENSE to die the way Brittany did! She wanted dignity and SOME control
You can hear the pain in his voice
My heart breaks so much for him 😣
A good man.
What an amazing man!!!! Thank you so much buddy!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I feel like a lot of a families pain and anguish is having to watch their family member deteriorate into someone they barely recognize in cases like this.
Strange that there are places happy to put murderers to sleep but they won’t help the terminally ill die should they wish to choose to end their lives. We don’t let sick animals suffer any more than they need to, if we did we’d be considered cruel. I realise there’s an issue that sick people might feel pressured into choosing to die because they feel like a burden, possibly even a financial burden but there must be a way to make sure this doesn’t happen. At the end of the day, surely it has to be the individuals choice. Brittany was very brave.
you should have the right to die sick or not
This is very sad. But it's
Good she didn't suffer.
Had she waited for her brain Cancer to take her
She would of suffered.
Prayers❤ for her husband
& Family. R.I.P brittany
4:40 what's the issue with "you're unhappy and you want to end your life prematurely" tho?
Why would that also be a problem?
the government would lose many tax slaves, if this was legal.
So, its ok to rip a fully developed baby from his, or her mothers womb, once the "procedure" is done? The LIFE-ENDING "procedure?" What choice did THAT child have? But its not ok for a suffering women to make the decision to end her own pain and go with dignity? Sparing her family from watching her suffer? I'll never understand that! Who ever that judge was, he's a total hypocrite! We keep suffering people alive for OURSELVES not for them! How selfish is that?
Erick Ryan: Who are you referring to?
@Eric Ryan I think you are the one who has issues here. What Kimberly says is totally legitimate concern and logical. However the way she worded her idea can be improved.
Who’s ripping fully formed humans from wombs? Turn off Fox News
@@wadatamana Yea, sorry about that.
@@susanyeadon6657 So, in essence what your saying, is that you ok with partial and same day delivery abortions. Or your just drinking or drugging and you'll forget about it tomorrow. It's been 2 years since I wrote this. Why R people responding to it now? I didn't think they even left comments on that long. What does Fox news have 2 do with anything. I rarely watch them anymore.
Both Brittany and Dan were/are so incredibly brave and strong. I don't know either of them, but I'm proud of them.
My friends son has advanced glioblastoma, was given 2 years. With treatments that have advanced he’s at 10 years & still going with 3 littles. We NEVER know what will help us.
I’m all for the DWD! Only thing that bothered me when I watched the documentary was how upset Britany was about her looks. How much weight she had gained from the prednisone which I get cause I have to take it as well and I packed on 80lbs and nothing takes the weight off. But she really struggled with how she looked. Idk for me if I knew I was going to die in 6 months or less that would be my last worry. But we are all different.
I can understand where you're coming from, but I think Brittany was proud of being fit, healthy and active (rightfully so!) and brain cancer treatments took that away from her.
What’s the difference between this and a DNR? That is giving the person the right for them to make the decision to “end their life” on their own terms. There are people who could live if they were given cpr or whatever other life saving measures are needed but if they have a DNR nobody can do anything to save them, so they are basically killing themselves on their own terms. I believe this should be a persons choice, I also know someone who killed themself because of their diagnosis. It ripped their family apart because they were alone and suffering with this illness. If they had, had this option I strongly believe they would have had a better ending to their life.
I watched both my parents suffer and die from cancer. I wish they passed the law here in Maryland! MY dad had it the worst, at some point his kidneys failed and he got weaker so the chemotherapy was stopped! It was horrible to see! 😢
This makes me sad and angry that man thinks they can take their own life. Our life is a gift from God! Suicide is terrible. Suffer here and hope to be in Heaven Forever!
You had better hope that it doesn't happen to you
Guess where is the most painful to die in both physically and financially? Singapore
Just when you think life is really bad, just look at this young ladies' videos. She was such an angel. God bless her and her family.
Glad to see Megyn Kelly cover this sympathetically.
My dad died from this cancer 😢 he suffered till the morning he died
Choices #1 Death With Dignity! Her Husband Is Very Strong To Speak On TV Even Though He's Fighting To Hold Back The Tears. Dan Diaz Thank You For Taking A Stand!
Brittany Took A Step For Herself, But Also Her Family With The Struggles Of Dying Slowly. Her Family Was Already Seeing Her Struggling. Death Is Hard But She Didn't Want Her Family To Watch Her Die In Pain.
My Sister Has Stage Four Cancer. It's Hard To Stand Beside Her Without Crying. Telling Her She's Going To Be OK. In the past two months she's lost all of her hair. She is hurting so bad on the inside. Here's the kicker I have Cancer too. If my sister dies before me I want to go also. I'm having a hard time not crying when I'm with my sister...
She to me was the bravest strongest woman ever she was right it was on her terms RIP beautiful angel
I can't even count how many times doctors have been wrong
Megan,we need you back
You are AWESOME girl 🌹🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺🌹
@@kerronthedon9306 daauyymn son
The medical racket will die if meds and treatments fade away.
sign a DNR so when you die they cant revive you, most hostpial have that
Our Lord decides when we die. I understand that no one wants to be a burden and doesnt want to die a horrible death. We all need to live by Gods word and His will, not our own.
Hi Kim, i agree. However how do we then interpret the scripture where it says that Jesus gave himself up to death on the cross. He could have not done that, but he gave himself up to death. Also if someone stops treatment, they are also then "committing suicide" as they are not taking the medication that would help them. I think this is a very personal choice but I do not think that God is going to judge them because of it.
Get some sense. Did you see anyone you love die from cancer.
Kim, our deaths are not predetermined by the Lord (Jesus Christ). We die because we are imperfect and were born sinners. The wages sin pays is death (Romans 6:23) and this (being imperfect due to inherited sin) along with time and unforseen/unexpected events occurring in our lives (Ecc 9:11) are the reasons we die today. God's will/original purpose is not and was never for humans to die. But through his sons ransom we have the prospect to regain what Adam & Eve lost which is everlasting life. Jehovah God does not give humans terminal cancer so they can die in that way or manner nor does he cause other tragic ways for persons to die/pass away. This is a false teaching. God's Word the Bible does not teach this at all. www.jw.org
if you're saying she had to die by way of the tumor and all that entails I could not disagree with you more and Jesus with all his compassion for all would have understood her decision.
f**k off, bible thumper. unless "your lord" has a cure for terminal cancer, he gets no say in this. and neither do you. adults with imaginary friends are pathetic. grow up.
I still think about her
I hope he finds another wonderful woman.💔
A very good man bless your heart .
I also agree it's not a sin what is a sin is courts making decisions for people that are going to suffer tremendously i know my mom passed away from Pancreatic cancer I was with my mom till the end and seeing someone you love in pain and suffering daily is so painful for all involved you feel useless because you wish so bad that your love one wouldn't suffer people should have the right it's your life and suffering due to a terminal illness shouldn't be pushed anyone's throat I understand because I lived through this nightmare most people that disagree I can almost warranty they haven't been through something so horrible
there's no such thing as "sin". it's a made-up concept.
why this news everywhere?
Poor man I hope he found happiness.
I don’t necessarily agree that we should take life into our own hands, however, in a case like this I certainly can see the reason someone would desire to do so and that it should be up to the patient to decide if death was inevitable. What I don’t understand is how a judge in CA can rule it as unconstitutional but it’s legal in OR and a couple other states. It’s all the same country under one constitution. It can’t be unconstitutional in one state and not the other. Either it is or it isn’t.
He’s A Hero & Superman To Be There.... An Angel.!!!😇😇😇
What beautiful people