The "Golden-Arm Man," who saved the lives of millions of babies, has passed away.

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03.03.2025 15:31

James Harrison, known as the "Man with the Golden Arm," who has saved the lives of 2.4 million babies by donating blood in Australia since 1954, has passed away at the age of 88.

James Harrison, known as the "Man with the Golden Arm," who donated blood 1,173 times throughout his life and saved the lives of 2.4 million babies with the plasma derived from his blood, passed away at the age of 88.

DIED IN A NURSING HOME

According to a report by 9 News, the Australian Red Cross Committee announced that Harrison died on February 17 at the nursing home where he was staying.

The 'Man with the Golden Arm' who saved the lives of many babies has died

DONATED 1,173 TIMES

Harrison, who started donating blood at the age of 18 in 1954, is believed to have donated blood 1,173 times throughout his life, saving the lives of 2.4 million babies with the plasma derived from his blood.

Thanks to the high levels of plasma in his blood, Harrison also contributed to the preparation of the blood incompatibility injection known as "Anti-D."

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