Woman, 25, dies by euthanasia after heartbreaking 3-word message

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A 25-year-old woman shared a heartbreaking three-word message before tragically dying by euthanasia.

Noelia Castillo Ramos, who was left paraplegic following a suicide attempt after a brutal sexual assault, had opened up about her desire to end her pain.

Just days before her death, she told Spanish TV programme Y Ahora Sonsoles that she wanted to "leave in peace".

"I was very clear about it from the beginning," she said, cited by The Sun. "None of my family is in favor of euthanasia."

"Obviously, because I'm another pillar of the family. I'm leaving, and you're staying here with all the pain. But I think, all the pain I've suffered over the years... I just want to leave in peace now and stop suffering, full stop," she added.

Final Hours At The Hospital

Ramos died at a hospital near Barcelona after receiving three injections, with the procedure designed to "ensure a death without suffering".

The first two injections induced deep sedation, while the third caused cardiac arrest. It is believed that she passed away around 20 minutes after the process began.

Her mother, Yolanda Ramos, spent the final night with her at Sant Camil Hospital, alongside other family members, including her father, siblings, and grandmother.

Although the procedure was initially scheduled for 6pm, it began around 6.30pm, after Ramos asked for more time with her loved ones.

She ultimately chose to be alone in the room with the doctor administering the injections.

Legal Battle and Family Divide

Ramos’s decision came after a lengthy legal fight led by her father, Geronimo Castillo, who tried to block the euthanasia with support from a conservative legal group.

Despite the challenge, courts ruled that her mental faculties were "intact" and that her decision was "free, conscious and informed" under Spain’s euthanasia laws.

The European Court of Human Rights and Spain’s Constitutional Court ultimately upheld her right to proceed, following legislation introduced in 2021 allowing assisted dying for those with "serious, chronic and disabling" conditions.

Her mother remained by her side despite being against the decision. She previously said: "I am not in favour of euthanasia, of course I am not in favour, but I will always be by her side until the very last moment, as long as she allows me."

She also shared a final plea with her loved one, which read: “These are my final words. There’s nothing more I can do. If you decide to go ahead, I’ll be there for you, but if you change your mind, I’ll be there for the good times too."

Years of Trauma and Suffering

Ramos’s life had been marked by trauma from a young age.

She struggled with mental health issues after her parents separated, and was receiving psychiatric care by the age of 13.

She later suffered two sexual assaults, including a gang rape in a nightclub that she did not report to police. The horrific attack led to her suicide attempt on October 4, 2022, when she jumped from a fifth-floor window.

The fall left her with a severe and irreversible spinal cord injury that confined her to a wheelchair and caused constant pain that made sleep difficult.

She was also diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and another compulsive obsessive condition.

Speaking about her struggles, she said: "Before requesting euthanasia, I saw my world as very dark. I had no goals or objectives...I have always felt alone, I have never felt understood, and no one has ever empathized with me."

Her case has reignited debate around assisted dying, with critics arguing laws fail to protect vulnerable people, while supporters insist individuals should have the right to choose.

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