"Renowned Liver Transplant Pioneer Sir Roy Calne Dies at 93"

Roy Calne, a pioneering surgeon in the field of organ transplantation, has passed away at the age of 93. He led Europe's first liver transplant in 1968 and made significant contributions to the development of anti-rejection drugs, transforming the survival chances of transplant patients. Calne's work has saved thousands of lives, and he was also known for his accomplishments as an artist, painting portraits of his patients and medical colleagues.