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Someone Had to Be Benny

This is the story of Benny Agrelo, a terminally ill 15-year-old who fought to live the remainder of his life on his own terms. Benny decided to stop taking the drugs that helped his body accept a transplanted liver because they produced a number of excruciating side effects. After convincing his mother to let him live his last months ""without hurting,"" Benny was taken from his family by court order--and had to go to court to fight for the right to determine his own fate.

English
  • Originally Aired February 8, 1996
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Production Code 115
  • Network HBO
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
Suzanne Cryer Guest Star
Ann Harada Guest Star
Michael Shulman Guest Star
Donna Murphy Guest Star
Reiko Aylesworth Guest Star