Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Grace Lee, who won right-to-die case, is dead

The parents of a terminally ill New York

Photo credit: handout | The parents of a terminally ill New York City woman, Grace Sung Eun Lee, are waging a court battle over whether to keep her on life support.

A woman at the center of a highly publicized right-to-die case last year has passed away, her parents confirmed Tuesday.

Sungeon Grace Lee, 28, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, said her mother, Jin Ah Lee.

"We are very sad," she said.

Grace Lee had been in a deep coma since late last year, said David Smith of Garden City, Lee's legal representative. She had been living at her parents' home...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Facebook

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Top Jobs