Bijou Phillips has described her life as 'hanging by a thread' as she continues an urgent search for a kidney donor. The 45-year-old model and actor, who received a kidney transplant in 2017, is now on dialysis after complications with her first transplant.
Phillips told US Weekly that following a social media plea earlier this month, 1,300 people have come forward to be tested as potential donors. Of those, around 50 to 60 could be a match, though her blood type O negative makes finding a compatible donor challenging.
Currently on dialysis, Phillips acknowledged the precariousness of her situation: 'I could make it on dialysis for a couple of years, or I could get an infection in my line tomorrow and be gone in a few days. I'm really hopeful, but it's an extremely urgent situation.'
Her brother, Aron Wilson, was not a match for a direct donation but may enter a kidney exchange programme, which could elevate Phillips on the transplant list. She also has antibodies that increase the risk of rejection, complicating the process.
Phillips, who shares 12-year-old daughter Fianna with ex-husband Danny Masterson, said she is fighting to be there for her child. 'Things are different. I want to be here for her, and I have to be here for her. The fight is back,' she added.
