Derek Loses Battle ; Popular Man Dies After Double Transplant Fails

Evening Chronicle › January 29, 2008

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A VILLAGE has been stunned by the death of a 33-year-old man after he bravely underwent a double transplant operation in the hope of a better life.

Derek Wandless, of Barras Avenue, Annitsford, near Cramlington, was a diabetic from the age of seven and was dogged by eye problems in his 20s which required surgery. He lost the sight in his right eye and was partially-sighted in his left.

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Derek Loses Battle ; Popular Man Dies After Double Transplant Fails

But Derek overcame his difficulties and was a popular figure in Annitsford...

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