In the 1960s, abortion became a more visible issue, and discussion of it became more public. Part of this was due to children's TV host Sherri Finkbine, who sought an abortion after having taken medication containing thalidomide. Under laws in Arizona, she was not permitted to terminate her pregnancy. When the newspaper violated her privacy, she was subjected to death threats. The hospital cancelled the operation which had been recommended by her doctor. She flew to Sweden to obtain an abortion.