'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
2 sources·Updated July 27, 2026
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- NZ Herald World·1h agoGerman creator of controversial Body Worlds anatomy exhibits dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens' dying wish was to be dissected and 'plastinated' like his exhibits.
Read at NZ Herald World → - BBC Entertainment·10h ago'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.
Read at BBC Entertainment →
