Terri Schiavo died in a hospice in Florida.
Terri Schiavo's Final Location
Terri Schiavo passed away at a hospice facility located in Florida. Her death occurred 13 days after her feeding tube had been removed, following a prolonged legal and ethical battle concerning her care.
Key Details Surrounding Her Passing
Terri Schiavo had been in a persistent vegetative state since 1990, a condition she entered after her heart stopped. Her passing marked the culmination of years of public and legal disputes regarding her right to die.
Here is a summary of the key facts about her death:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Location of Death | A hospice facility |
| State | Florida |
| Date of Death | March 31, 2005 (13 days after feeding tube removal) |
| Prior Condition | Brain-damaged, in a persistent vegetative state since 1990 |
| Cause of Condition | Heart stopped in 1990 |
Her Condition Leading to Death
For over a decade leading up to her death, Terri Schiavo was severely brain-damaged and medically determined to be in a persistent vegetative state. This condition began in 1990 following an incident where her heart stopped, leading to profound brain injury.
