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Austrian doctor dies by suicide after months of death threats over public support of COVID vaccine

An Austrian doctor known for her public advocacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, and for drawing the ire of those opposed to the vaccination, has committed suicide.

Dr. Lisa-Maria Kellermayr was found dead Friday at her practice in a rural area in northern Austria, according to multiple reports.

Prosecutors in Wels confirmed the suicide and said notes were found, though they didn’t share what was contained in them.

“Let us end this intimidation and fear. Hatred and intolerance have no place in our Austria. Let us always find a way to live together peacefully,” Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen wrote on Twitter in response to Dr.