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Made in Chelsea’s Sam Vanderpump Reveals End-Stage Liver Disease, Begins Transplant Evaluation

Doctors told the 28-year-old his liver will not recover without surgery, estimating only four to five years to live if no transplant occurs.

Overview

  • Vanderpump disclosed the diagnosis on the Oct. 27 episode, saying he is being sent for a liver-transplant assessment.
  • NHS Organ Donation publicly urged people to confirm donor status after the episode, noting thousands await life-saving organs.
  • The development follows a December 2024 sepsis emergency that led to liver and kidney failure, tied to congenital hepatic fibrosis and polycystic kidney disease.
  • He acknowledged many patients are higher on the waiting list and said he hopes to remain well until a suitable liver becomes available.
  • The reality star is engaged to model Alice Yaxley and the couple are expecting their first child, as fans and charities rally support.