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25-year-old Spanish woman won legal right to euthanasia dies

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The death of Noelia Castillo, after a long legal battle with her family, reopens the debate on the euthanasia law in Spain.

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  • Noelia Castillo died in Barcelona after a court-approved euthanasia.
  • Spain's high court denied her family's appeal against euthanasia. 10s
  • Her parents opposed the decision and criticized the government. 25s
  • Castillo suffered psychiatric illness and paralysis after a suicide attempt. 1m 21s
  • Spain is one of nine European countries allowing assisted dying. 1m 35s
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