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Lee Haney Appeals for Living Kidney Donor, Assures Fans He Is Well

The eight-time Mr. Olympia says doctors warned him decades ago a transplant would be needed.

Overview

  • Haney, who posted Tuesday on Instagram, confirmed he needs a living kidney donor and rejected false claims that he was gravely ill.
  • He told fans he is alive, well and fully functional, and said he is taking a proactive approach to care.
  • Those willing to be screened can use the QR code on his post or call 855-366-7989, with eligibility listed as ages 18 to 65.
  • The outreach followed his children Joshua and Olympia telling Instagram followers Monday that their father's kidney is failing.
  • He says doctors warned him 26 years ago that a transplant would be likely, and he credits faith, nutrition and exercise for delaying it.