Ramón Sampedro facts for kids
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Ramón Sampedro
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Ramón Sampedro Cameán
5 January 1943 |
| Died | 12 January 1998 (aged 55) Boiro, Galicia, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Known for | Right-to-die case |
Ramón Sampedro Cameán (born January 5, 1943 – died January 12, 1998) was a Spanish seaman and writer. When he was 25 years old, on August 23, 1968, Ramón had a diving accident. This accident caused him to become a quadriplegic, meaning he could not move his arms or legs. For the next 29 years, Ramón fought for his right to make his own choices about his life and how it would end.
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Ramón Sampedro's Final Days
Ramón Sampedro passed away on January 12, 1998, in Boiro, Spain. His close friend, Ramona Maneiro, was with him.
Years later, Ramona Maneiro spoke on a Spanish talk show. She shared that she had helped Ramón fulfill his wish to end his life. She said, "I did it for love." She also mentioned that she recorded Ramón's last words on a video camera.
Ramón Sampedro in Movies and Books
Ramón Sampedro's life story has touched many people. It has been shared in movies and books, helping others understand his journey.
Movies About Ramón Sampedro
Two Spanish films have been made about Ramón Sampedro's life:
- Condenado a vivir (which means Condemned to Live) was a TV-movie released in 2001. It was directed by Roberto Bodegas. The Galician actor Ernesto Chao played Ramón Sampedro in this film.
- The Sea Inside (original title Mar adentro) came out in 2004. This movie was directed by Alejandro Amenábar. The famous actor Javier Bardem played Ramón Sampedro. The Sea Inside became very popular around the world. It even won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the 77th Academy Awards.
A 2010 Bollywood film from India, called Guzaarish, has a story that is similar to The Sea Inside.
Ramón Sampedro's Book
Before he died, Ramón Sampedro wrote a book called Cartas desde el infierno. This title means Letters from Hell. The book is a collection of his poems, short essays, and thoughts about life. It shares his unique view of the world.
After the movie The Sea Inside became famous, Ramón's book was published again. By 2005, over 100,000 copies of his book had been sold.
Music Inspired by Ramón Sampedro
A Spanish singer-songwriter named Andrés Suárez was inspired by Ramón Sampedro's life. He wrote a song called "Marinero," which means "Sailor." This song was included on Andrés Suárez's 2007 album, Maneras de romper una ola.
See also
In Spanish: Ramón Sampedro para niños
