David Hunter, a 79-year-old British retiree and former coal miner, died in a hospital in Paphos weeks after being sentenced for the death of his terminally ill wife. Hunter had received a two-year prison sentence last July for causing the death of his wife, Janice Lesley Hunter, by blocking her nose and mouth as she requested to end her unbearable suffering from terminal leukaemia.

Hunter was arrested in December 2021 after attempting to commit suicide following the incident. The couple had been permanent residents in Paphos, Cyprus, where they had moved after his retirement. Their daughter described him as a devoted husband who acted out of love, highlighting the ongoing debate over euthanasia and assisted suicide, both illegal in Cyprus and the UK.

David Hunter's death marks the tragic conclusion to a case that brought attention to the complexities of end-of-life decisions. Though the euthanasia debate continues publicly, Hunter's story reflects the personal tragedies behind legal and ethical discussions.