Made In Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump Diagnosed With End-Stage Liver Disease, Needs Urgent Transplant

Sam Vanderpump, a 28-year-old star of the reality show Made In Chelsea and nephew of Lisa Vanderpump, has publicly revealed his diagnosis of irreversible end-stage liver disease, with doctors estimating he may have only four to five years to live without a transplant. His condition worsened following a severe flu and sepsis last December, which led to liver and kidney failure. Despite the grave prognosis, Sam remains optimistic, expressing hope to stay healthy until he receives a call for a liver transplant surgery that could improve his health. He shared his diagnosis and journey on the show, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of his condition while also revealing that he and his fiancée Alice Yaxley are expecting their first child. The NHS Organ Donation service praised Sam's openness in discussing his condition, emphasizing the critical need for organ donors as thousands await life-saving transplants. Sam's story raises awareness about the struggles faced by transplant patients and the importance of organ donation.