Quotes by Jack Kevorkian

About Jack Kevorkian:


Jack Kevorkian is best known for publicly championing a terminal patient's right to die via physician-assisted suicide; he claimed to have assisted at least 130 patients to that end. He was often portrayed in the media as "Dr. Death"; however, many consider him a hero as he helped set the platform for reform. He famously said, "Dying is not a crime."

Author Bio


  • NameJack Kevorkian
  • DescriptionAmerican pathologist, euthanasia activist
  • AliasesDr. Death
  • BornMay 20, 1928
  • DiedJune 3, 2011
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPhysician; Composer; Painter; Jazz Musician