Richard 'Rick' Slayman, 62, passed away nearly two months after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant.

The transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital reported no indication that the transplant caused Slayman's death.

Slayman had a previous kidney transplant in 2018 and returned to dialysis due to transplant failure.

The family is thankful for the additional seven weeks spent with Slayman after the groundbreaking procedure.

Xenotransplantation remains a promising field despite this event, potentially addressing the shortage of human donor organs.

Rick Slayman's participation in the transplant procedure aimed to bring hope to many awaiting organ transplants.