Actually, the most recent assisted suicide case was Lovelle Svart in Oregon. There was extensive media coverage of her, at her request. You can find it at: http://next.oregonianextra.com/lovelle/
I know this runs counter to how many people believe, but having watched my mother die a slow and painful death, I think it’s a good law and it’s comforting to me that I have that option.
I would much rather have adequate pain meds available for the terminally ill. How much suffering that would ease!