Cornelius Gurlitt dead at 81
Cornelius Gurlitt, the Munich resident who recently became infamous for his massive colection of Nazi art, has died aged 81. Â Herr Gurlitt lived a reclusive lifestyle in the Schwabing district of Munich and only came to public attention when he aroused suspision after being searched on a train, and found to be carrying substantial amounts of cash on his person. Â A tax investigation ensued and authorities stumbled upon hidden art worth potentially hundreds of millions of euros. Â Herr Gurlitt passed away at this home yesterday with a doctor in attendance. Â Within the last few weeks, legal sources confirmed that he would be able to keep the majority of his artwork, whcih was bestowed to him by his father.