India, March 4 -- James Harrison, known as the "Man with the Golden Arm," died in his sleep at 88, according to a statement issued by the Australian Red Cross organisation Lifeblood. One of the world's most prolific blood donors, his plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies worldwide. He died at a nursing home in New South Wales, Australia.

According to the BBC, Harrison's plasma contained a rare and precious antibody, Anti-D - which is used to make medication given to pregnant women whose blood might attack their unborn babies.

According to Lifeblood, Harrison received blood transfusions at the age of 14 after having lung surgery. It was then that he decided to give back to society.

He started donating blood at the age of ...