Spokespeople - Larry Hagman

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Larry Hagman, who everyone loved to hate as J.R. Ewing on the hit TV series "Dallas," received a life-saving liver transplant in 1995 and has since become a champion of organ donation, serving as honorary chairman of the National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games since 1996. According to Hagman, "the U.S. Transplant Games are a true celebration of a second chance at life for transplant recipients from across the country." Since his transplant, Hagman starred in two "Dallas" made-for-TV movies as well as the series "Orleans" and two motion pictures, "Nixon" and "Primary Colors." He has also authored a book titled Hello Darlin', an autobiography of Hagman's life on and off-screen. At the Transplant Games, Hagman has participates in the Opening Ceremonies, Donor Recognition Ceremony and medals presentations.