Overview
- Lisa Rinna disclosed for the first time that her father, Frank Rinna, died in 2016 through assisted suicide under Oregon's Death with Dignity Act.
- Frank Rinna, 94, chose to end his life after experiencing severe pain, unhappiness, and diminished quality of life, following a three- to six-month legal process.
- The assisted suicide was conducted in a hospice setting with a death doula present, and Frank self-administered the prescribed medication, as required by law.
- Rinna described the experience as emotionally challenging and surreal, supporting her father’s decision while grappling with the reality of witnessing his death.
- She refrained from sharing the story publicly until now, citing the emotional difficulty and her involvement in 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills