According to foreign media reports, Mark Fleischman, the former owner of the famous New York nightclub Club 54, underwent euthanasia at the Swiss euthanasia institution Dignitas on July 13 at the age of 82.
54 Club is located in New York City, USA. It is a legendary club in the 1970s and a classic representative of American club culture and nightlife culture.
Mark Fleischmann took over this iconic venue in November 1980, having worked with artist Andy Warhol , CK brand founder Calvin Klein, and famous movie star Lisa Minnie. Li has close contacts with singer Xueer and others, and they hold parties in the 54 Club. This lifestyle may have paved the way for Fleischmann's deteriorating physical condition.
"I like to be in a state of excitement, so I take drugs and drink alcohol. Maybe because of this, my body is deteriorating." Previously, Fleischmann said in an interview with the media.
In the past few years, the 82-year-old man has suffered from illness and he feels like a shriveled "vegetable". Last month, he decided to end his life on July 13.
html On July 13, Fleischmann underwent euthanasia at Dignitas, where members reviewed his medical records and had a communication with him.Swiss euthanasia organization Dignitas (Dignitas) is located in Zurich, Switzerland and was established in 1998. The purpose of the organization is: "Live with dignity; die with dignity." As of the end of 2016, it has helped more than 2,000 people live out their remaining years.
According to media reports, in addition to euthanasia, they are also responsible for "posthumous affairs". The total cost exceeds US$10,000, and the applicant must go to Dignitas in Switzerland for euthanasia.
Fleischmann's former business partner Daniel Fitzgerald announced Fleischmann's death, saying, "I guess he was suffering more than we thought."
Last week, Fitzgerald Fleischmann threw a party in the hope that he would postpone his trip to Switzerland.
He added: "I thought maybe we could convince him not to go..."
"We had a really nice party for him and a lot of friends came and everyone thought he was going to postpone it for a month and we wanted to know There is nothing we can do. But he is ready."
Previously, Fleischmann spoke to the media about his failing health and his decision to travel to Switzerland, saying that he was no longer able to live independently.
He told the media: "I can't walk, I have difficulty speaking, and I can't do anything for myself. I need the support of my wife to go to bed, and I can't put on my clothes or shoes. I want to end this in a gentle way. Euthanasia For me it was the easiest. "The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to do it," Fleischmann said. "I flew direct from Los Angeles to Zurich. There will be no final party."
His wife, Mimi, who has been married to him for 27 years, initially tried to talk him out of it, but eventually accepted his decision. , and agreed to fly with him to Zurich.
She said: "It's going to be scary, he's my partner and we rely on each other so it's the end of a part of my life too. I have to respect what he wants, even if he doesn't give me a choice. He wants to "End your life in a dignified way,"
Mr. Fleischman said of the plan: "I used to play tennis because they had tennis courts. I've never been to Zurich, maybe we'll do a little sightseeing."
"Then on Wednesday I have a drink in Dignitas and pass out, and it's all over."
"People are ashamed of euthanasia," he added. But I am not ashamed of it. At my age, it is right and reasonable. I have experienced life and met everyone I want to meet."
Jiupai News Intern Reporter Liu Yating
[Source: Jiupai. News]
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