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terminal illness

[ tur-muh-nl il-nis ]

noun

  1. a disease or condition that cannot be cured and will almost certainly lead to death.


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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of terminal illness1

First recorded in 1860–65
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"When people have suicidal ideations, we used to meet them with counselling and care, and for people with terminal illness and other diseases we could mitigate that suffering and help them have a better life," she says.

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In 1970, Erich Segal’s tale of a young culture-clashing couple undone by terminal illness left millions sobbing together in their seats.

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Deathbed scenes have always been a part of film and television, but after “Love Story,” terminal illness became a cinematic genre.

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People of all ages waited to talk to us afterward, some saying they connected with it because they had recently lost someone, but also, some saying, “I was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and it’s the first time I’ve seen a play about me that doesn’t feel like my life is already over.”

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As well as doing what he does best - entertaining - Paul is an ambassador for Marie Curie, the end-of-life charity that provides support for people living with terminal illness and their families.

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