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Gunther von Hagens

Gunther von Hagens

German anatomist

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    Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens dies at 81, his body to be plastinated per his wishes

    The German anatomist known as 'Doctor Death' died July 24 in Heidelberg after a cerebral haemorrhage. His family confirmed his body will be plastinated using the preservation technique he invented in 1977.

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