James Harrison, who was credited with saving 2.4 million babies through blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88.

Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.

An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades has died aged 88

James Harrison, Australia's most prolific blood and plasma donor, who is credited with saving millions of babies, has passed away, the Oceanic country's Red Cross Lifeblood confirmed. He was 88.

James Harrison, who according to the Australian Red Cross was the world's most prolific blood and plasma donor, has died at age 88.