Locked-In Syndrome Sufferer Tony Nicklinson Dies, Sends Final Tweet

Tony Nicklinson, 58, passed away in his sleep Wednesday morning -- several days after he was denied the "right to die" by Britain's High Court.

Nicklinson's family confirmed his death on Twitter.

You may already know, my Dad died peacefully this morning of natural causes. he was 58.— TonyNicklinson (@TonyNicklinson) August 22, 2012

before he died, he asked us to tweet: 'Goodbye world the time has come, I had some fun'— TonyNicklinson (@TonyNicklinson) August 22, 2012

Thank you for your support over the years. We would appreciate some privacy at this difficult time. Love, Jane, Lauren and Beth— TonyNicklinson (@TonyNicklinson) August 22, 2012

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