Rick Slayman, who died two months after receiving a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, suffered an unexpected cardiac event unrelated to the transplant.
Doctors stated there was no indication that Rick Slayman's death was caused by the kidney transplant, as they had a history of his heart condition prior to the surgery.
Slayman's historic transplant aimed to inspire hope for over 100,000 individuals needing organ transplants, as he was a pioneering case in xenotransplantation.
His family emphasized the significance of Rick's surgery, noting that "his hope and optimism will endure forever" as it highlighted the need for organ donors.
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