Here is a list of celebrities who have donated organs. These famous organ donors have donated their kidneys to loved ones. In some cases, these notable people who donated organs gave them after passing. When a loved one needs something like a kidney in order to have a chance to live, sometimes there isn’t even time to think the decision over. Most famous people who have donated organs decided to do that to save a family member.
Like most people, celebrities who donated kidneys had to be a perfect match for the recipient or else the organ could be rejected. This used to be a huge problem, but doctors can now do tests to see if a donor will be compatible for giving a kidney. The most common type of organ transplant is kidney donation because kidneys are relatively easy to donate. People are born with two kidneys and are able to recover relatively quickly if they donate theirs.
Dick CassDick Cass, President of the Baltimore Ravens football team, donated his kidney to a friend from law school.- Age: 80
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Natasha RichardsonAfter her passing from a skiing accident in 2009, actress Natasha Richardson’s heart, liver, and kidneys were given to other people.- Age: Passed at 45 (1963-2009)
- Birthplace: London, England, UK
Jake GarnIn 1986, USÂ Senator and Space Shuttle specialist Jake Garn donated a kidney to his daughter, Susan, who is diabetic.- Age: 94
- Birthplace: Richfield, Utah
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- Age: 30
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
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- Age: Passed at 27 (1957-1984)
- Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey
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- Age: 66
- Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina
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- Age: 87
- Birthplace: Charlotte, Tennessee
Neda Agha-SoltanA bystander during the 2009 Iranian election protests, Neda Agha-Soltan’s slaying was recorded by cell phone cameras. Many of her organs were donated upon her passing.- Age: Passed at 26 (1983-2009)
- Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
Everson WallsIn 2006, former NFL player Everson Walls donated a kidney to his Dallas Cowboys teammate, Ron Springs, who had diabetes.- Age: 66
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
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