Downfall of genius who performed first heart transplant
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Fifty years ago next week, Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant in South Africa, but went on to be gripped by his hunger for fame, money and women.
Fifty years ago next week, Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant in South Africa, but went on to be gripped by his hunger for fame, money and women.