Graham received her liver from the donation list .
In 2002 , he was on his deathbed , awaiting a liver transplant , when 26 - year - old Katie Gilroy died in a car crash .
Graham received Katie Gilroy 's liver from the donation list .
In 2002 , he was on his deathbed , awaiting a liver transplant , when 26 - year - old Katie Gilroy died in a car crash .