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Denise Darvall
South African organ donor (1942-1967) · South Africa · On the map · Died at 25
Denise Darvall was the donor in the world's first successful human heart transplant, performed at Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa, by a team of surgeons led by Christiaan Barnard.
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Country
South Africa
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 1967 · aged 25