Roswell and Emily Gilbert were married for fifty-one years, but for the eight final years of their marriage Emily suffered from Alzheimer's disease and the bone disease osteoporosis. Often in pain, Emily begged to die. In March 1985, 75-year-old Roswell shot Emily in the head. He said it was an act of mercy, but he was tried for murder and convicted as the nation debated euthanasia.
as Roswell Gilbert
as Emily Gilbert
as Joe Varon
as Hancock
as Skipper
as Dr. Fredman
as Gulkin
as Magnano
as Dr. Hidalgo
as John Klinker
as Scheff