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A 98-year-old man's liver was donated. He is believed to be the oldest American organ donor ever

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Orville Allen lived a lifetime of service, and when he died at age 98 he had one last thing to give: his liver. Allen, a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War and a longtime educator in rural southeastern Missouri, is the oldest American to ever donate an organ, transplant organizations said. He died on May 29 and his liver was successfully transplanted to a 72-year-old woman, according to Mid-America Transplant. Allen…

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98-year-old man donates liver. It is believed to be the oldest organ donor in history.

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A 98-year-old falls during clean-up work after a storm. He won't survive the injuries. But he can do good things and donate organs. The family says yes. A 72-year-old is now happy to have a new liver, and the donor is setting a record.

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The American Orville Allen donated his liver after his death in May at the age of 98. The organ was successfully transplanted to a 72-year-old woman. According to transplant foundations, he is the oldest American ever to donate an organ. Allen was in good health before he died after a fall. According to the doctors, his liver was therefore suitable for donation. The 98-year-old was not registered as an organ donor, but his next of kin agreed to …

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
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