- Busted musician James Bourne, 43, has revealed his life was saved after receiving a kidney donation from his younger brother Chris.
- Bourne pulled out of Busted's tour last year after doctors informed him that he had just a few years left to live due to a serious medical condition.
- Chris Bourne, who had previously filled in for James on guitar during the tour, donated one of his kidneys to his brother.
- Bourne confirmed on social media that both he and his brother are recovering well from the surgery and praised Chris as a hero.
- The musician has previously stated that he intends to return to performing with Busted as soon as he is fully recovered.
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