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Willie Anderson Receives Kidney Transplant from Girlfriend

3/6/2026

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Willie Anderson, the former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman, underwent a kidney transplant this week from his girlfriend after a decade with kidney disease.
He wrote on social media that the procedure went well.
Willie Anderson is a Bengals Ring of Honor member.
He was a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist this year.
He hopes his experience will encourage others to consider organ donation and thanked supporters for their prayers.

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Willie Anderson, the former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman, underwent a kidney transplant this week from his girlfriend after a decade with kidney disease.
He wrote on social media that the procedure went well.
Willie Anderson is a Bengals Ring of Honor member.
He was a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist this year.
He hopes his experience will encourage others to consider organ donation and thanked supporters for their prayers.