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James Bourne Announces Brother’s Kidney Transplant, Plans Surgery
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Story summary
- James Bourne received a kidney from his brother Chris, saving his life.
- Doctors had told him he had only a few years left to live.
- He withdrew from the Busted vs McFly tour in September 2025, a day before it started.
- Brother Chris stepped in on guitar for the tour after James pulled out.
- Bourne announced the transplant on Spotify and X in October 2026 and plans further surgery.