The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.
Gunther von Hagens, who has died at 81, developed a novel method for preserving bodies. His traveling exhibition sparked debate but became a sensation.
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY - Newsaktuell - 27 July 2026 - It is with deep sadness that the family and the Institute for Plastination announce the passing of Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of Plastination ...
Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” ...
(MENAFN- Pressat) Heidelberg /Germany, September 15, 2025 – Exactly 30 years ago today, on September 15, 1995, a new chapter in the history of exhibitions was opened in Tokyo - one that remains ...
When Gunther Von Hagens' Body Worlds came to town in 2005 almost half a million of us went to see it at the Science Centre, and 32,000 alone over the marathon 61-hour final weekend. Visitors were ...
Gunther von Hagens, Body Worlds Creator, Dies at 81 Pioneer of plastination technique behind global exhibitions passes away ...
Controversial anatomist’s body ‘will definitely be plastinated’ in line with his wishes, a spokesperson said ...
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