The first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a human recipient is still being regarded as a medical milestone and success, even though the recipient has sadly passed away.

The first living person to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig has died two months after the procedure.

Richard Slayman, who became the first person to receive genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died at 62. Richard had undergone the transplantation in March this year.“The Mass General transplant team is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr.