A 56-year-old British woman is flying to Switzerland to end her life at an assisted dying facility following the death of her only son. According to heartbreaking reports, Wendy Duffy, a former care worker from the West Midlands, UK, is speaking openly on the decision to end her life despite the fact she’s not suffering from any terminal illness or debilitating physical condition. Wendy has paid £10,000 ($13,500 US) to end her life at Pegasos, a Swiss assisted dying clinic, having been unable to recover following the death of her son Marcus, 23, four years ago. In an interview conducted with Daily Mail journalist Jenny Johnson days before her planned death, Wendy explained that she was steadfast in her decision. “I won’t change my mind. I know it’s hard for you, sweetheart,” she said. “It will be hard for everyone. But I want to die, and that’s what I’m going to do. And I’ll have a smile on my face when I do, so please be happy for me. My life; my choice.” She added: “I can’t wai...
Brandi Passante is breaking her silence following the sudden death of her Storage Wars co-star, Darrell Sheets. Police in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, responded to a call of a “deceased individual” at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, according to Tyla. The person was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified as Darrell Sheets, known to fans as “The Gambler.” He was 67 years old. His death has been described as an apparent suicide. In a statement shared with PEOPLE on behalf of his loved ones, A&E said: “We are saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our Storage Wars family, Darrell ‘The Gambler’ Sheets. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.” “Never suffer in silence” Following the news, Passante took to social media to share an emotional message – and a reminder for anyone who may be struggling “I would like to say to everyone, if you are struggling, if you feel hopeless or like no one cares,” she wrote. “I assure you th...