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Before deciding to end his life in an assisted dying clinic in Switzerland, Dr Goodall reportedly attempted suicide three different times.
After having his driver’s licence revoked at age 94, the esteemed academic and grandfather of 12 said his loss of independence made him want to die.
“At my age, I get up in the morning. I eat breakfast. And then I just sit until lunchtime. Then I have a bit of lunch and just sit. What’s the use of that?” he told CNN.
With more than 100 research papers published and three doctorates under his belt, Dr Goodall was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to science, specifically the areas of plant ecology and natural resources management.
He continued to work well past the age of 100.
At 102, he was told to permanently vacate his office at Edith Cowan University in Perth over fears for his health and wellbeing.
But he won a battle to stay in his office. Dr Goodall would spend about 90 minutes commuting to work, including catching two buses and a train.
Earlier this year, Dr Goodall fell to the floor while alone in his one-bedroom apartment in Perth.
Unable to pull himself up, his cries for help went unanswered and he remained on the floor for two days until he was found by his cleaner.
He was rushed to hospital and despite only suffering from “one or two minor wounds” Dr Goodall was advised not to do certain things alone, like ride the bus or cross the street.
“There was basically nothing wrong,” Dr Goodall told the ABC before venturing to Switzerland.
“But I was considered incapable of looking after myself. And it upset me greatly being constrained.”
'I want to die': David Goodall hours away from ending life
The man falls in his house and was there for two days before he was found but is told he can't cross the street alone.............
I think losing one's independence is heart breaking.
After having his driver’s licence revoked at age 94, the esteemed academic and grandfather of 12 said his loss of independence made him want to die.
“At my age, I get up in the morning. I eat breakfast. And then I just sit until lunchtime. Then I have a bit of lunch and just sit. What’s the use of that?” he told CNN.
With more than 100 research papers published and three doctorates under his belt, Dr Goodall was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to science, specifically the areas of plant ecology and natural resources management.
He continued to work well past the age of 100.
At 102, he was told to permanently vacate his office at Edith Cowan University in Perth over fears for his health and wellbeing.
But he won a battle to stay in his office. Dr Goodall would spend about 90 minutes commuting to work, including catching two buses and a train.
Earlier this year, Dr Goodall fell to the floor while alone in his one-bedroom apartment in Perth.
Unable to pull himself up, his cries for help went unanswered and he remained on the floor for two days until he was found by his cleaner.
He was rushed to hospital and despite only suffering from “one or two minor wounds” Dr Goodall was advised not to do certain things alone, like ride the bus or cross the street.
“There was basically nothing wrong,” Dr Goodall told the ABC before venturing to Switzerland.
“But I was considered incapable of looking after myself. And it upset me greatly being constrained.”
'I want to die': David Goodall hours away from ending life
The man falls in his house and was there for two days before he was found but is told he can't cross the street alone.............
I think losing one's independence is heart breaking.
