When Victor Chang died, two women came together in the most unexpected way
Sydney Morning Herald
by Amanda HootonFebruary 18, 2026
In 1984, Fiona Coote became Australia’s youngest heart-transplant patient. She met Vanessa Chang through her surgeon – and Vanessa’s dad – Victor Chang.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/18/2026