Event Brief
Gunther von Hagens dies at 81
Filed: Jul 27, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds and inventor of plastination, died at age 81.
WHO: Gunther von Hagens’ family
WHAT: The family said Gunther von Hagens died at age 81 and wished his body to be made available for plastination.
WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To be made available for plastination.
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