Derrick Morris

Derrick Morris (died July 30, 2005) was, at the time of his death, Europe's longest-surviving heart transplant patient.

Derrick Morris received his new heart in an operation carried out by Magdi Yacoub at Harefield Hospital in 1980.

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Date of death July 30, 2005
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