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German Creator of Body Worlds Anatomy Exhibits Dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German creator behind the controversial Body Worlds exhibitions of dissected human and animal bodies, has died at age 81.

By Europa Express 27 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET Updated 27 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET

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Core Briefing: German Creator of Body Worlds Anatomy Exhibits Dies at 81
Strategic Context: Gunther von Hagens, the German creator behind the controversial Body Worlds exhibitions of dissected human and animal bodies, has died at age 81.
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According to The Local, Gunther von Hagens, the German creator of the controversial "Body Worlds" exhibitions featuring dissected human and animal bodies, has passed away at the age of 81.

His family announced his death on Monday.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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