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Schiavo's Death Ends Bitter Right-to-Life Battle

Terri Schiavo, who had been in a persistent vegetative state for 15 years, has died at age 41. Schiavo's feeding tube was removed 13 days ago, after her parents lost a protracted battle with husband Michael Schiavo for guardianship.

Terri Schiavo Case Timeline

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