Busted guitarist James Bourne receives kidney from brother
The musician says his brother's donation has given him a new lease of life after doctors warned of limited time remaining.
At a glance
- Busted guitarist James Bourne received a kidney from his brother
- Doctors had warned Bourne he had limited time to live before the transplant
- Bourne is recovering well after the procedure
James Bourne, guitarist for the band Busted, has received a kidney transplant from his brother. Bourne said doctors had indicated he had only a few years left to live before the procedure.
Bourne is now recovering well following the transplant, and has described his brother as a hero for making the donation.
Why it matters
Organ donation from living relatives can be life-saving for patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Original reporting
- BBC News — EntertainmentBusted's James Bourne says 'hero' brother saved his life with kidney donation
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