Murdered Abortion Doctor George Tiller's Clinic to Close

George Tiller, 67, died in the foyer of his church, shot once in the face as he served as an usher at Sunday services on May 31.

The shuttering of his clinic means there are no abortion providers left in the Wichita area, and only two other clinics in the country that perform late-term abortions, Tiller's specialty.

In a statement released by attorneys Dan Monnat and Lee Thompson, Tiller's wife, Jeanne, and their four adult children said that the family was "ceasing operation of the clinic and any involvement by family members in any other similar clinic.

"We are proud of the service and courage shown by our husband and father and know that women's healthcare needs have been met because of his dedication and service," the family said in the statement. "That is a legacy that will never die. The family will honor Dr. Tiller's memory through private charitable activities."

Abortion rights advocates say Tiller's killing and the closing of his clinic, which provided services to women wanting to abort fetuses with severe abnormalities even after the 22nd week of pregnancy, is a blow to women's rights. They say there are only two other such clinics in the country.