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ABC Evening News for Wednesday, May 11, 1983
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(Studio) Death of liver transplant recipient Brandon Hall reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson

(Memphis, Tennessee) Hall's ordeal leading to his death examined. [Mother Billie HALL - notes son's heart quit.] [Hospital spokesperson John DONICA - announces cause of death.] Brandon's recent deterioration described. [SPOKESPERSON - notes snowball effect.] Billie Hall and son recalled appearing before congress committee hearing on organ donor system in US. [Hospital SPOKESPERSON - considers impact of Brandon's case on organ transplant problems in general.] [HALL - acknowledges psychological pain in donating Brandon's eyes.]
REPORTER: George Strait

(Studio) Liver transplant recipient 11-month-old Amy Lynn Hardin reported recovering well in Minneapolis.
REPORTER: Max Robinson

Reporter(s):
Robinson, Max;
Strait, George
Duration:
00:02:10

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