James Harrison, 'Man with the Golden Arm,' Dies After Saving Millions of Babies

The Australian blood donor's rare antibodies helped prevent a deadly pregnancy complication, saving over 2.4 million newborns.

James Harrison, known as the 'Man with the Golden Arm,' passed away at the age of 88 in a suburb near Sydney, Australia.
Harrison's blood contained rare Anti-D antibodies, used to create a treatment for Rhesus disease, a condition that can cause miscarriage or severe complications in pregnancies.
Over six decades, Harrison donated plasma 1,173 times, contributing to the production of more than 3 million doses of Anti-D immunoglobulin injections.
His contributions were instrumental in saving an estimated 2.4 million newborns, including his own daughter and grandchildren, from life-threatening complications.
Efforts are underway in Australia to replicate his unique antibodies in laboratories to ensure continued protection against Rhesus disease.