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Louis Washkansky

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Born Lithuania
Date of died December 21,1967
DiedCape Town
South Africa
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About Louis Washkansky


Louis Washkansky was a South African man who was the recipient of the world's first human-to-human heart transplant, and the first patient to regain consciousness following the operation. Washkansky lived for 18 days and was able to speak with his wife and reporters.

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