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Canadian TikTok star Rebecca Luna dies at 49 using MAID after Alzheimer’s
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Rebecca Luna, a 49-year-old Canadian TikTok influencer known for documenting her Alzheimer’s battle, ended her life on July 25 using medical assistance in dying (MAID).
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Canadian TikTok star Rebecca Luna dies at 49 using MAID after Alzheimer’s
Luna, who publicly shared her Alzheimer’s diagnosis through viral videos, died on July 25 at 1:15 p.m. in Victoria, British Columbia. Her family announced the news via a post on her TikTok account over the weekend. The creator had become a prominent voice in raising awareness about young-onset dementia through her social media presence. Medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada allows eligible individuals with grievous and irremediable medical conditions to end their lives with professional support.
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