35 years a journalist with the London Daily Mail, London Sunday Times and the Los Angeles Times. Author of 15 books in the UK and USA. Pro-euthanasia activist. Founder of the Hemlock Society,l980. President, the Euthanasia Research and Guidance Organization (ERGO)1993-

Author of the bestsellers 'Jean's Way' (l978) and 'Final Exit' (l991). Both books still in print in 2009. 

1972 Martin Luther King memorial prize for the contribution of the book "Because They're Black' (Penguin)to racial harmony.


2000 Saba Medal for contribution to right-to-die issues worldwide.

2003 saw the publication of the 3rd edition of 'Final Exit' extensively added to and updated. Delta paperback. ISBN 0385 336 535. Still in print in 2009, "The Good Euthanasia Guide" 2008 updated edition published by Norris Lane Press. ISBN 9780976828310 "Good Life, Good Death: memoir of an investigative reporter and pro-choice advocate" 2008. Paperback and e-Book. ISBN 0780976828334.

ERGO Bookstore
Niche publisher of books about the right to choose to die at life's end.

Derek Humphry, journalist and author
Autobiography/photo

Assisted suicide
Essays on the right to choose to die for a terminally ill, or hopelessly physically ill, competent adult.

Euthanasia World Directory
Guide to euthanasia groups and issues worldwide. Useful site for students and scholars, as well as people with problems of terminal illness, their own or that of a loved one.