Viral TikTok Video Shows 7-Year-Old Cuddling Great-Grandfather Before He’s Euthanized

Karly Vavra, the little girl’s mother, told People magazine that she chose to share the video in order to honor her grandfather – but also to normalize euthanasia.

Viral TikTok Video Shows 7-Year-Old Cuddling Great-Grandfather Before He’s Euthanized

TL;DR

  • A TikTok video showing a 7-year-old girl's last cuddle with her great-grandfather before his MAiD procedure has gone viral.
  • The girl's mother, Karly Vavra, shared the video to honor her grandfather and advocate for MAiD.
  • Vavra believes MAiD allows people to die with dignity and without suffering.
  • She acknowledges her daughter did not fully grasp the finality of the moment.
  • The video has received significant backlash, with many criticizing the normalization of assisted suicide.
  • Vavra's family has experienced multiple MAiD deaths this year, including her grandfather and grandmother.
  • She explained the MAiD process to her children using gentle language, comparing it to a 'best sleep ever'.