Willie Anderson
Doing Well After Kidney Transplant
… My GF’s A Warrior!!!
Published
March 5, 2026
3:13 PM PST
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Cincinnati Bengals legend Willie Anderson just provided a positive update after undergoing a kidney transplant this week … thanking his fans, friends and loved ones for supporting him through the tough time.
The 50-year-old All-Pro tackle has been battling kidney disease for a decade … as the pain meds he was taking to combat his numerous career-related injuries caused his organs to deteriorate.
Anderson put his head down and got to work — losing 60 pounds to get into operation shape.
Fast forward to this week — Anderson had surgery in Atlanta, with his girlfriend being his donor … and he praised her for being a true warrior throughout the process.
In fact, Anderson said he woke up in his hospital room to her tickling his feet!!
“She has to be the strongest person I know,” Anderson said.
He said he’s a little bit sore and spent some time in the ICU with high pressure … but now things are more normalized and he’s chilling.
Anderson said his new kidney is doing great … and his own is still kicking, too!!
Now, Anderson can focus on getting back to 100% before eventually returning to his gig as a high school offensive line coach and his training academy.
Get well soon, Big Willie!!
