Amou Haji, an Iranian man known as the "dirtiest man in the world" for not showering for decades, has died at the age of 94.
Amou Haji, an Iranian man also known as the "dirtiest man in the world" for not taking a shower for decades has died at the age of 94. Haji was terrified of water and hadn't taken a bath in over 60 years. On October 23 (Sunday), he died in the village of Dejgah in Iran's southern province of Fars. Here are some unseen pictures of Amou Haji. Take a look here:
1. Amou Haji, 'World's dirtiest man'
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Amou Haji, an Iranian man known as the "dirtiest man in the world" for not showering for decades, has died at the age of 94. Haji was afraid of water and had not bathed for over 60 years.
2. Amou Haji died at THIS place
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Haji, not his real name, but a lovable nickname given to the elderly, died on Sunday in the village of Dejgah, according to the New York Post, citing state media.
3. Reason behind his death
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Haji was single and avoided taking a shower for fear of "getting sick," according to IRNA News. However, he was forced to wash for the first time by the villagers a few months ago.
4. "Non-bathing" record
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Haji spent most of his life alone in an open brick hut built by villagers after he began sleeping in a hole in the ground, according to the New York Post. After his death, several photos of Haji have been circulated on social media, with netizens wondering if his "non-bathing" record was genuine.
5. The Strange Life of Amou Haji
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Because of his extraordinary record, a short documentary titled 'The Strange Life of Amou Haji' was made in 2013 to describe his life.
