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

Doctor whose discovery helped create mifepristone was guided by his commitment to progress made possible by science'

French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, the inventor of the abortion pill, has died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris.

The doctor and researcher, who achieved worldwide renown for his work that led to the pill, had an eventful life that included fighting in the French resistance and becoming friends with artists such as Andy Warhol.