BBC World
Plastination Pioneer 'Dr Death' Finally Becomes His Own Exhibit at 81
Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens dies at 81, requests plastination - because if you're going to be called 'Dr Death,' you might as well commit to the bit.
2026-07-27
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