distraught after losing his High Court case last week. In a statement Ms Chahal said: "I would like to say what an extraordinary man Tony was." "He was gutsy, determined and a fighter to the end. It has been an absolute privilege for me and his barrister to have been his legal team. I only wish the outcome of the case could have been different during Tony's lifetime. "I know that the right to die with dignity issues that Tony championed will not be forgotten due to the light that Tony shone on them and that this important debate will continue due to Tony." "I know that Tony would want me to say thank you to all his supporters who gave him great comfort and strength." She added the appeal Mr Nicklinson brought against the High Court ruling will come to an end unless someone comes forward in similar circumstances to pursue the action.