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New Zealand: Sir Paul Holmes turned to cannabis for pain relief, widow reveals

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 08:45

Broadcaster Sir Paul Holmes turned to marijuana for pain relief in the weeks before he died, his widow has revealed. 

Holmes died in 2013, after battling heart problems and the return of prostate cancer. 

His name joins those of other well-known New Zealanders who have lent support to the cause. 

Lady Deborah Holmes told NZME. Paul was not a drug user but "in the final weeks it was the one thing that could give him peace and comfort".

He was allergic to morphine and the alternative concoction of drugs "sent him off to la la land", she said.

He smoked the drug, as the couple was unaware of cannabis oil. 

Lady Deborah Holmes with husband Sir Paul Holmes.
EVA BRADLEY/FAIRFAX NZ

Lady Deborah Holmes with husband Sir Paul Holmes.

 

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