It does bring up the argument of death "on your terms" vs slow and painfull death over a number of months or years. Should people have the ability to prevent this ordeal and in a controlled environment, be allowed to die.
In this case seeing each other in pain and gradually able to care less for themsleves in a care home was too much for them. After so long together one of them was facing the prospect of seeing their partner die and then be alone for whatever time they had left.
It is tragic but I understand.
Is it sad? To me it shows they found true love and devotion in life. Would be more sad to end their life in a care home, one going before the other, it's almost like a movie ending. No disrespect meant to the family who must be devastated.
It is very sad. The article seems to imply it was because they didn't want to go into a care home, rather than because of pain? Which makes it even worse, that it was a misunderstanding.
Agree with Ratter, think it's absolutely horrendous that one is unable to decide when Life has passed it's sell-by date, and allow a relaxed release. Watched my mil pass away, eventually with motor neurone disease and, mom with breast cancer. Absolutely diabolical they weren't allowed to slip away when they wanted.