Fu Da-ren

Fu in November 2017

Fu Da-ren (Chinese: 傅達仁; 3 April 1933 – 7 June 2018) was a Taiwanese television presenter, sports author and activist. He received a Golden Bell Award in 1980.[1]

In later life, Fu was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and actively supported euthanasia.[2] He decided not be euthanized and received a visit from Tsai Ing-wen upon his return to Taiwan.[3] Fu underwent euthanasia on 7 June 2018 in Switzerland, aged 85.[4]

References

  1. Hsu, Chloe; Hsu, Elizabeth (21 August 2015). Lee Teng-hui's benefits as ex-president may be stripped. http://focustaiwan.tw/search/201508210021.aspx. Retrieved 7 June 2018. 
  2. "Ex-sports commentator advocates for euthanasia". China Post. 8 December 2016. https://chinapost.nownews.com/20161208-16383. Retrieved 7 June 2018. 
  3. Shih, Hsiu-chuan (20 November 2017). "President Tsai meets with Fu Da-ren". China Post. http://focustaiwan.tw/search/201711200032.aspx. Retrieved 7 June 2018. 
  4. Lee, Chin-wei; Chang, S.C. (7 June 2018). Former sports anchor Fu Da-ren ends life by assisted suicide. http://focustaiwan.tw/search/201806070023.aspx. Retrieved 7 June 2018.