The Terri Schiavo case is a well-known case study that demonstrates the dilemma associated with the issue of passive euthanasia. On the night of February 25, 1990, Schiavo collapsed at her Florida home and for several minutes oxygen supply to her brain was cut off. As a result, Schiavo became severely brain damaged and fell into a coma. Despite the fact that she was able to breathe and maintain a heartbeat and blood pressure on her own, Terri Schiavo relied on a feeding tube to sustain her body. (WND, 2005) Two and a half months passed before her diagnosis was changed to a vegetative state. Michael Schiavo, Terri’s husband and Terri’s parents Robert and Mary Schindler were at disagreement continually regarding the best option for Terri Schiavo. A petition was filed on May 1998 for the removal of Terri’s feeding tube, to be later heard by George W Greer in January 2000. One year later, on the afternoon of April 21, 2001, Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube was removed for the first time, only to be reinserted sixty hours later upon the request of her parents. After many more petitions and court hearings, Judge George W Greer set the date for the removal of Schiavo’s feeding tube as March 18, 2005. March 18 came around and her feeding tube was removed in the afternoon, to once again have her parent’s protest that is should be reinserted. However, Judge James Whittemore denied the request of her parents to have the tube reinserted and Schiavo was left to pass away by being refused the basic needs required by a human. On March 31, 2005, after almost 14 days without nutrition and hydration, Terri Schiavo passed away from severe dehydration. (Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation) The Terri Schiavo case was an intense legal struggle lasting over 15 years, involving the prolonged use of life support and clearly highlights the moral and ethical dilemmas associated with the issue of passive euthanasia.