Heinz Prechter (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption Heinz Prechter's suicide, the result of his bipolar disorder, shocked the automotive industry. His family has donated to, and raised money for, research on bipolar disorder ever since. Credit Prechter family Usage Restrictions Credit Prechter family License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.