Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

100-Year-Old Veteran Becomes Oldest U.S. Organ Donor

3/14/2026

38 7

Summary

Story summary

Dale Steele, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, is believed to be the oldest known organ donor in the United States.
He died from a head injury in February.
His liver was transplanted using warm blood perfusion, a technique that has recently expanded the donor pool.
Live On Nebraska highlighted that health is more crucial than age for donors.

1 of 1

Story summary

Dale Steele, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, is believed to be the oldest known organ donor in the United States.
He died from a head injury in February.
His liver was transplanted using warm blood perfusion, a technique that has recently expanded the donor pool.
Live On Nebraska highlighted that health is more crucial than age for donors.