When Victor Chang died, two women came together in the most unexpected way

Sydney Morning Herald
by Amanda Hooton
February 18, 2026
When Victor Chang died, two women came together in the most unexpected way
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