Terri Schiavo’s death 20 years ago sparked lingering debate about death and politics

March 31, 2025

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(USA Today) – Monday marks 20 years since the death of Terri Schiavo, whose landmark case became the symbol of the “right to die” movement, generated political controversy and sparked public outcry as her husband and family members took their fight over her fate to the courts.

Schiavo died on March 31, 2005, after a dragged-out legal and political battle that drew the attention of even President George W. Bush and his brother, then-Governor Jeb Bush of Florida. (Read More)