'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist and creator of the Body Worlds exhibitions, has died at age 81. His displays of preserved human corpses sparked both global fascination and revulsion. Following his passing, his family has vowed to honour his final wish by preserving his own body. This process will utilise the specific plastination technique that von Hagens developed himself, ensuring his physical remains are treated with the method that defined his professional career.