Rebecca Luna, a Canadian TikTok creator who openly documented her battle with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, died on July 25 at age 49 using medical assistance in dying (MAID) in British Columbia.
She was surrounded by her family.
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Luna was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 48 and built a following of over 90,000 people by sharing her experience living with the disease.
In her final days, she chose to bring forward the date of her assisted death due to rapid health decline.
On social media, Luna expressed the difficulty of her decision.
“It’s a hard decision to make, because I’m living in a body that doesn’t feel safe, good, nothing.
It feels terrible,” she wrote.
Her eldest daughter confirmed Luna’s death in a message on a fundraiser page set up to cover end-of-life costs.
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The posts thanked supporters for their compassion and requested privacy for the family.
MAID in Canada
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is a legal framework in Canada, established in 2016, that allows eligible adults to request medical help to end their lives under strict criteria.
Eligibility was expanded in 2021 to include patients with serious, incurable conditions even if death is not imminent, with further expansions planned for 2027.
Luna’s openness about living with Alzheimer’s raised awareness and sparked conversations on dementia, caregiving, and end-of-life choices.
She often encouraged her followers to practice self-compassion and prioritize their well-being.
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Statistics Canada reports approximately 750,000 Canadians live with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, with women more commonly affected and twice as likely to die with the disease than men.
