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A British woman with terminal breast cancer has been euthanised 'on a beach in the sunshine' in New Zealand just days after urging the UK to change its laws on assisted dying, her friend has revealed.
Tracy Hickman, 57, who was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in March 2019, had been fighting for euthanasia rights in the UK before passing away on Wednesday.
In a heartfelt tribute posted on Instagram, social media and Tracy's podcasting pal star Dom Harvey shared a picture of the pair alongside a caption that read: 'Tracy Hickman passed away peacefully today'.
Speaking on Dom's podcast two weeks ago, Tracy revealed the exact way she hoped she would go, and gave details on how she dreamed the day would look.
'It will hopefully have some chocolate for breakfast because I'm a real chocoholic', she said, with a smile on her face.
'And then I'm going to go to a beach with the people I really love... and listen to the waves', she added.
Tracy Hickman, 57, died by euthanasia on Wednesday on a beach in Bew Zealand, her pal Dom Harvey and husband Paul confirmed on Instagram
The British-New Zealand national had suffered with terminal breast cancer since 2019 and urged the UK to change its laws on assisted dying
Tracy, pictured with partner Paul, said seriously ill people like her in Britain should be given choices about how their life should end
She said she would feel 'such huge relief' that is able to 'do it in that way,' adding she felt as if she had been given 'a massive gift'.
Among the hundreds of supportive and emotional comments under Dom's tribute post was one written by Tracy's partner Paul.
'Thanks for your handling of this story,' he wrote.
'It has been sensitive, and the family really appreciated how you brought it to people's attention in a way that allowed her to raise the awareness she wanted without sensationalising it nor seeking attention.
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'Thank you so much for turning the simple legacy she sought for her young great nieces and others into something really special.'
Tracy was euthanised in New Zealand - where it has been legalised since 2019, just days after sharing a defiant message on social media where she claimed she was 'at peace' with her decision to end her life on her own terms.
Last week, the British-New Zealand national told her fans in a brave statement: 'The closer it gets, the more peaceful I feel.
'But I'm so sorry for causing distress to my family and friends, although they understand.
'The alternative is to live for another couple of months or so but have an uncertain and painful death.'
Tracy often spoke out on laws around assisted dying in the UK, and used her
