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Locked-in syndrome sufferer dies at home
Tony Nicklinson passes away six days after losing landmark UK high court battle to be allowed to end his life.
Last Modified: 22 Aug 2012 20:44

A British man who last week lost a landmark court battle to be allowed to end his life with medical help, has died.

Tony Nicklinson had been almost completely paralysed since he suffered a massive stroke in 2005.

It is believed he died of natural causes and British police say they are not investigating further.

Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports.

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