Robert Munsch, the beloved children's author known for classics like "The Paper Bag Princess" and "Love You Forever," has been diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson's disease. He decided after receiving this diagnosis in 2021 that he would end his life through medical assistance in dying (MAID), a legal practice in Canada since 2016. Munsch has been approved for MAID but has not set a specific date, planning to choose the moment when he still can consent, likely when his ability to communicate deteriorates. Despite this, his daughter has clarified that he is currently "doing well".