Stefan Zweig committed suicide on February 22, 1942, in Petrópolis, Brazil. He and his wife, Lotte, took an overdose of barbiturates in their home, leaving behind a poignant farewell letter. Zweig, deeply affected by the turmoil in Europe and the rise of fascism, chose to end his life rather than witness the degradation of the values he cherished. His tragic decision reflects the despair he felt during a time of great upheaval.
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