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ELI5: When a person dies of starvation, what exactly happens in the body?

Specifically what kills the person?
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Most victims of starvation die of dehydration. when the body is starved of nutrition the stomach starts wasting away (Atrophy) weakening the perception of hunger and thirst. Combine this with diarrhea and organ failure and you have a solid case of dehydration.