Koen Baeyens, ex-volleyball player, chose on his 50th birthday … (Interior)

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A slice of strawberry pie to “celebrate” his 50th birthday, a last hug and a heartfelt thank you for respecting his choice. In the presence of his sister and parents, Koen Baeyens, ex-volleyball player and former friend of Natalia, opted for euthanasia on Tuesday afternoon. After the top sports career, he saw no way out of the black hole. “Koen has tried everything, but could not become happy anymore”, testifies sister Karen (44). “And then you have to settle for his euthanasia wish.”

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Nobody knew that Koen Baeyens had not been able to get death out of his mind since he was eleven. Not even Karen, six years younger and always devoted to him. The panic attacks, the nights without sleep …

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