Gunther von Hagens

German anatomist

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Jul 27
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.