Walter E. Billings, "Walt," died on February 12, 2013 in Sarasota, Florida. He worked closely with his wife, Nan, in organizing chapters of the Hemlock Society in Florida in the late 1980s.

He was a very strong advocate of the Right-to-Die movement. A memorial service will be held on April 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. (941-371-4974).