Busted Star's Brother Saved His Life with Kidney Donation
The Busted singer said doctors warned he had only a few years left before the transplant, and his brother Chris stepped in on tour.
- On Monday, Busted star James Bourne revealed his younger brother Chris Bourne donated a kidney to save his life, announcing the transplant via his Spotify bio after doctors told him he had "a few years left to live."
- Bourne withdrew from the Busted vs. McFly tour in autumn 2025, just 24 hours before the first concert, after doctors said he was "not in good enough health to play these shows," prompting Chris to step in as his replacement.
- After testing, Chris proved to be a "near-perfect donor match," and both brothers underwent surgery in early October, with James saying, "My brother is a hero."
- Kidney Care UK Policy Director Fiona Loud praised the donation, saying James's brother is "a hero," while noting the kidney waiting list remains at record highs and expressing hope James will return to performing live.
- Throughout his health struggles, the 43-year-old musician has continued focusing on his art, recently releasing music from his stage musical Murder at the Gates, and telling fans he is "still alive and kicking.
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Busted star 'had a few years left to live' before brother saved his life
Busted star James Bourne has revealed that his younger brother, Chris, made a heroic decision that has saved his life. James has been mysterious about his health woes after he was forced to withdraw from Busted's latest tour; but now has revealed that his brother donated him a kidney to save him after he was […]
Busted star says brother 'saved his life' with kidney donation
The 43-year-old shared the update in his Spotify bio, saying he is “starting to feel” better as he and Chris recover after surgery. The post Busted’s James Bourne had ‘a few years to live’ until ‘hero’ brother saved his life appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Busted star ‘had a few years left to live’ before brother donated kidney
Busted’s James Bourne has said that he ‘had a few years left to live’ before his brother donated his kidney. The singer, who rose to fame as one-third of Busted during their heyday, announced earlier this year that he was to undergo a ‘major surgery’ which he said would extend his life. While James didn’t […]
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The Independent (US)Busted’s James Bourne says brother ‘saved my life’ with organ donation
Musician, 43, had been forced to drop out of Busted tour last year due to health
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