French virologist Luc Montagnier, one of the scientists who discovered AIDS, one of the deadliest diseases in the world, died at the age of 89. As a result of his work with Françoise Barre-Sinoussi in 1983, Montagnier succeeded in detecting the HIV virus that causes AIDS.
The cause of death of the scientist, who lost his life in the American Hospital in Neuilly-Sur-Seine, France, has not been disclosed yet. The death of the scientist, who was the director of the Viral Oncology Unit of the Pasteur Institute from 1972 to 2000, was met with sadness in the medical world.
did not believe in either COVID-19 or vaccines
Luc Montagnier, despite his discovery of the HIV virus and making very important contributions to the medical world, also He didn’t really believe in the vaccine either. In fact, the world-famous virologist was defined by some groups as a direct anti-vaccine. Actually, this was not an imaginary approach, because Montagnier was making opposing statements for the COVID-19 vaccine.
There have been many statements from the medical world regarding the death of Luc Montagnier. In these statements, patience was asked to the fans of the scientist. Authorities have not made a clear statement about Montagnier’s funeral at the moment.