'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81

The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.

Controversial 'Body Worlds' creator dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens invented the plastination process, which involves removing water and fat from human and animal tissue and replacing them with chemical compounds in order to preserve bodies after death.

Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds and plastination, dies aged 81

Controversial anatomist’s body ‘will definitely be plastinated’ in line with his wishes, a spokesperson said Gunther von Hagens, who developed a technique for permanently preserving human bodies in rigid states and toured the world with his controversial Body Worlds exhibition, has moved closer to fulfilling a long-held wish to be sliced up and displayed in a museum after dying aged 81. “It is with deep sadness that the family and the Institute for Plastination announce the passing of Dr Gunt...

By Philip Oltermann European culture editor

„Körperwelten“: Präparator Gunther von Hagens ist tot

Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the controversial creator of the ‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions, has died at 81. Learn about his life, plastination, and legacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunther-von-hagens-creator-of-body-worlds-dies-at-81/

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