Bijou Phillips Gets Life-Saving Kidney | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Bijou Phillips, daughter of rock legend John Phillips, just received a life-saving kidney transplant after a harrowing wait — her brother stepped in through a kidney exchange program, turning a desperate plea into a miracle. Struggling with kidney failure stemming from childhood meds linked to her father’s liver transplant, she’d been on dialysis and facing near-certain death. Her 2017 transplant failed, leaving her immunocompromised and clinging to life. Now, thanks to UCLA’s medical team and a groundbreaking donor match, she’s got a second chance — and a new lease on life with her daughter…