Gayle Turner, a member of the Tucker family, stands beside the newly unveiled highway marker honoring Bruce Tucker. In 1968, Tucker’s heart was removed without his family’s consent and transplanted into a white man, marking Virginia’s first heart transplant and the 16th in the world.
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Tucker’s lasting contributions to medicine and patients’ rights
A new Virginia historical highway marker honoring Bruce Oliver Tucker was unveiled during a private ceremony Friday, May 30. The dedication brought together members of Tucker’s family, local officials, community members and health system leaders.
