Shortly after, Dr Donnie Moore arrives. He has got to know the family over the past few weeks, visiting them on several occasions alongside running his own end-of-life clinic. Under California law, he is what is known as the attending physician who must confirm, in addition to a second doctor, that Wayne is eligible for aid in dying.
Matters were only made worse when the singer attracted the attention of the Spanish government for shooting the video for follow-up single Lifetimes inin the Balearic Islands.
But many fans defended the album, which wasn't as bad as some reviews made out, and Perry's accompanying tour has been a huge success.Making a sequel to 2019's Joker, which grossed more than $1bn (£790m), was something Hollywood found simply irresistible.Unfortunately, the resulting film, Joker: Folie à Deux, was something audiences found entirely resistible.
Making the film a musical was a bold swing, but the tonal handbrake turn alienated the fans and critics who adored the Oscar-winning original.Folie à Deux managed to scrape over the $200m (£158m) mark,
to cover its production budget, let alone marketing costs.
It wasn't the only movie flop of the year - audiences were also unenthusiastic aboutDerbyshire County Council were approached for comment.
Six leaders standing for election to Derbyshire County Council outlined their views on a range of topicsSocial care, the state of the county's roads, tourism and trust in politicians were among the issues discussed during the event hosted by BBC Radio Derby.
The candidates were also asked who they would be willing to do a potential deal with in the event no one party gets a clear majority on the council.The leader of an independent party was also included, reflecting the wide range of independent candidates standing across Derbyshire.