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A hermit dubbed by media as "the world's dirtiest man" has died at the age of 94, just
months after having his first wash in decades.
Amou Haji had refused to use soap and water for more than half a century, fearing it would make him sick.
The Iranian, who lived in the southern province of Fars, had avoided previous attempts
by villagers to get him clean.
But, local media say, Amou Haji finally succumbed to pressure and washed a few months ago.
According to Iran's IRNA news agency, he became ill shortly afterwards and died on Sunday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63389045
I think the fact that he smoked 4 cigarettes at the same time may have hastened his demise,
but at 94 he was way past due for the trash heap.
Aside from having not taken a bath in over 60 years, other practices, such as smoking a
pipe filled with animal excrement
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