A social media influencer who was the first plus-size model for Victoria’s Secret was slammed after posting TikTok videos of her talking with her dying grandmother about the grandmother’s planned euthanasia.
In 2019, Ali Tate Cutler appeared in a photoshoot for Victoria’s Secret collaboration with the Bluebella. “We are thrilled to be working with Ali on the VS x Bluebella campaign,” a Victoria’s Secret spokesperson told Women’s Wear Daily.
“My grandmother has chosen euthanasia for her terminal diagnosis, so this is the last time I can take her out for dinner,” Cutler posted in a TikTok video as she cavorted with her grandmother.
@alitatecutler I have so many emotions right now but all im focused on is making this the most memorable week for her #euthanasia #ondying #lastsupper #finalfarewell #grandma
“Y’all there is an Instagram influencer making cutesy videos about her grandma choosing MAiD (assisted suicide). I might throw my phone out the window,” one social media user reacted.
Y’all there is an Instagram influencer making cutesy videos about her grandma choosing MAiD (assisted suicide). I might throw my phone out the window. pic.twitter.com/Wi7ZqXnpEf
— Evie Solheim (@EvieSolheim) May 22, 2023
“It just shows an utter lack of understanding the gravity of a situation,” another user echoed. “This woman’s final days deserve to be more than to be made into a TikTok/Instagram Video for her Granddaughter’s views. Total lack of humility on her part & of respect for her Grandmother.”
It just shows an utter lack of understanding the gravity of a situation.
This woman’s final days deserve to be more than to be made into a TikTok/Instagram Video for her Granddaughter’s views.
Total lack of humility on her part & of respect for her Grandmother.
— Eric Pistey (@shawnpisteySC) May 22, 2023
In another video, Cutler posted a long discussion with her grandmother in which they discussed the euthanasia.
“What are your thoughts as you like move closer to the date?” she asked.
“It’s like the light at the end of the tunnel,” her grandmother replied.
“What are some of the precursors?” Cutler wanted to know. “Like the questions they asked to make sure you’re doing it for the right reason.”
“Your diagnosis is if it’s fatal, how many more months you have; they give you time to consider. They keep stressing the fact that you can always change your mind,” her grandmother explained.
“What is the actual day like?” Cutler queried.
“Like they said, an appointment,” her grandmother said. “Initial injection putting you to sleep. And the big pain is a prick in the hand to provide for the little valves, and then once you’re in a deep sleep, there are two other injections. At that point you don’t know, so it’s painless.”
When Cutler asked whether her grandmother would prefer to die at home, her grandmother said she preferred the hospital, adding, “I came in quietly; I’d like to go out quietly.”
Cutler asked if she was nervous or excited; her grandmother said she was “looking forward to just putting it in, to being dependent, no control.”
“As the day approaches, is it something you’re thinking about every day?” Cutler asked.
“No,” her grandmother answered. “Just it’s gonna happen when it happens. When I’ll be ready I’ll know. I’ve always made my own decisions for myself. In living I trust; I will in death. I do believe my husband is there saying it’s about time. And I’ll say, ‘Hi, Arn. I’m here.’ That’s it.”
@alitatecutler Replying to @Matthew This was the hardest and most beautiful conversation ive ever had. Healing for both parties. I had resistance to Euthanasia before this, but after being with her and hearing her, I no longer do. ❤️ #euthanasia #finalfarewell #ondying
