Diane Pretty was a British woman known for her battle with motor neurone disease, a progressive neurological condition that severely affected her mobility and quality of life. Diagnosed in 1999, she became a prominent figure in discussions about assisted dying and euthanasia, advocating for the right to choose to end her life on her own terms. In 2002, Diane Pretty's case reached the European Court of Human Rights, where she sought legal permission for her husband to assist her in dying. Despite her efforts, the court ruled against her, highlighting the complexities surrounding laws on assisted suicide in the United Kingdom.