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Étienne-Émile Baulieu, French scientist who invented abortion pill, dies aged 98

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Étienne-Émile Baulieu , 98 , died at his home in Paris at the age of 98 .

He helped create the oral drug RU-486, also known as mifepristone, which provided a safe alternative to surgical abortion to millions of women.

His research was guided by his commitment to progress made possible by science, his wife said.

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