Gunther von Hagens, Creator of 'Body Worlds' Exhibits, Dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist renowned for his polarizing 'Body Worlds' plastination exhibits, has passed away at the age of 81. His work, which displayed preserved human bodies, often sparked controversy.

28 Jul, 21:57 — 28 Jul, 21:57

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Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Polarizing ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibits, Dies at 81

A German scientist, he developed a process for turning corpses into posable figures. His shows drew millions of visitors, and many detractors.

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Γκούντερ φον Χάγκενς: Πέθανε ο Γερμανός ανατόμος που είχε προκαλέσει αντιδράσεις με την έκθεση «Body Worlds»

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Gunther von Hagens, Creator of 'Body Worlds' Exhibits, Dies at 81

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Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Polarizing ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibits, Dies at 81

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Γκούντερ φον Χάγκενς: Πέθανε ο Γερμανός ανατόμος που είχε προκαλέσει αντιδράσεις με την έκθεση «Body Worlds»

Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Polarizing ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibits, Dies at 81

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