Cancer took away Kylie's choice of how she would die. She wanted others to be able to decide for themselves.

In the final weeks of her six-year battle with terminal cancer, Kylie Monaghan took on another fight — to legalise voluntary euthanasia so her fellow Australians can “die with dignity”.

The 35-year-old from Port Pirie in South Australia recently became the face of a new campaign, which aims to remind politicians the debate is about real people who want the choice of a peaceful death.

“My name’s Kylie Monaghan, and this is the Kylie Monaghan voluntary euthanasia bill,” she told 60 Minutes presenter Liz Hayes in this evening’s episode, holding up her personalised version of the bill.

“And I’m going to send my version to every South Australian politician, so they won’t just debate a bill about some person that doesn’t exist. Instead, they’ll debate me and my life and my choices.”

Kylie Monaghan. Source: 60 Minutes

Kylie was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 29 but unfortunately — and in spite of a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy — it spread to her liver, bones and brain.

On Saturday she died in the Port Pirie Hospital, with her family by her side.

Her husband, Daryll Monaghan, also spoke to 60 Minutes.

"She's always had that smile. You can see how beautiful she is," he said.

"Life's given her an uppercut, and she's just picked herself up and just carried herself forward, and asked for another one, pretty much."

Kylie with her husband Daryll. Source: 60 Minutes

While cancer eventually took Kylie's life, she passionately believed people should have the right to choose when and how they die, especially if they are suffering.

For the Be The Bill campaign she collaborated with journalist Andrew Denton, who for the past two years has spearheaded the push to overhaul Australia's voluntary euthanasia laws.

"There is no stronger emotion than our primal fear of death and I think that is the single greatest reason why the subject of euthanasia is often not discussed rationally," Denton told 60 Minutes.

"Legally, if you're dying, you can, in a hospital, refuse all treatment including food and water. And you can effectively starve and dehydrate yourself until your disease takes its course. But legally, you are not allowed if you are dying to end your life quickly and painlessly, surrounded by medical help and with your family around you. And I find that absolutely astonishing."

Despite an estimated 70 per cent of Australians supporting voluntary euthanasia, the issue has been voted down 13 times in the South Australian parliament alone.

One of Denton's biggest concerns is that while it remains illegal people will continue to suffer.

"I refer to it as Australia's dark little secret," he said.

"This very week in Australia, at least one elderly Australian will end their own life violently and alone because they have no law to help them otherwise."

In a statement released  to The Advertiser, Kylie's family said she was proud to be the face of the campaign and wanted "Kylie's Bill" to be her legacy.

Kylie wanted her bill to be her legacy. Source: 60 Minutes

"In her final days, Kylie reiterated her wish for South Australian politicians to vote in favour of voluntary euthanasia laws," the statement said.

"While Kylie knew the laws would not assist her, she remained determined to help others."

In 11 days, South Australian MPs are expected to vote on whether or not to debate the bill in parliament.

"I know you might have to amend the bill to get it through, but I'm counting on you to do the right thing," Kylie told 60 Minutes.

"Not just for me, but for others now and in the future. Before I pass away, it will give me great peace of mind knowing that everyone will have a choice. Thank you."