Death Summary: DeBakey was 99 years old when he passed away from unspecified natural causes at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Who was Michael DeBakey: Born Michel Dabaghi, Dr. Michael DeBakey could be considered one of the most important people to grace the pages of this database, though perhaps not the household name that he deserved to be.

DeBakey is known as the father of modern heart medicine. He was a pioneer in heart surgery and worked with over 70,000 patients according to CBS, and has contributed to the saving of millions of lives as a result of his work.

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