An Australian TV icon has announced her own death on social media after losing her “very tough” battle with motor neurone disease. Fiona McDonald died with her sister Kylie and sons by her side, writing in her final post she had “left the building.” “Last night brought an end to a very tough few months,” she said.
“Was very peaceful the boys and Kylie stayed with me to say goodbye. While I’ve never wanted to die, the thought of leaving my tortured body was a relief.” McDonald said her “black humour” had served her well through the first years of her journey but had turned to despair.
“I made the decision after much soul searching to cease all medical supports and finally go into hospital for end of life palliative care,” she said in her final post..
