Canterbury Mornings

A euthanasia activist says the new bill is a victory for both himself and those who fear their final days.The End of Life Choice Act looks set to take effect next year with 65.1 per cent of voters in favour of assisted dying. Cancer sufferer Stu Armstrong has long argued people should have the option to chose a death that reflects their life and beliefs.Armstrong told Chris Lynch while he was campaigning, the horror stories only snowballed.He says it's important these people have a fair and dignified death on their own terms - not one dictated by the hospital system, or other people.Listen above.