Swamp People’s Troy Landry Reveals Heartbreaking Update on Grandson’s Liver Transplant

Troy Landry Shares Heartbreaking Update on Grandson Cruz’s Fight for Survival

Troy Landry, the beloved star of Swamp People, has shared a heart-wrenching update on his grandson Cruz’s battle for survival. Cruz, the infant son of Landry’s eldest son Brandon, has been fighting against end-stage liver disease, and despite being on the transplant list for two months, the family is still waiting for a life-saving donor.

In a recent emotional post on Facebook, Troy shared a video of Cruz, along with a heartfelt message expressing his deep concern and hope for his grandson’s future. “Poor baby’s been on the transplant list for two months now,” Troy wrote, emphasizing the urgency of finding a suitable liver donor. The Landry family has been vocal about raising awareness for organ donation, knowing that a transplant is Cruz’s only chance for survival.

Cruz was born with biliary atresia, a rare and serious condition affecting the bile ducts, which prevents bile from draining properly from the liver. This leads to scarring, liver damage, and, if untreated, eventual liver failure. Although doctors attempted a corrective procedure, Cruz’s condition continued to worsen, leaving a liver transplant as his only option.

Biliary atresia affects approximately one in every 10,000 to 15,000 newborns in the United States. Most children diagnosed with this condition will need a transplant by the age of two, and without a donor, liver failure is inevitable. The Landry family, in collaboration with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), has been raising funds to help cover Cruz’s medical expenses, ongoing care, and costs not covered by insurance.

Troy Landry has been tirelessly advocating for Cruz and organ donation awareness. He has urged his fans to consider becoming organ donors, calling donors “true heroes” who save lives. According to statistics, around 70% of children diagnosed with biliary atresia will need a transplant by the age of 20, making early donor registration critical.

The Landry family continues to update their supporters, spreading awareness about pediatric organ donation and the importance of finding a match for Cruz as soon as possible. Despite facing his own health battles, Troy remains dedicated to helping Cruz and others in similar situations, using his platform to raise awareness and support.

In the latest episode of Swamp People, Troy takes his grandsons Ridge and Moose on a special hunting trip, passing down the family tradition of alligator hunting. However, behind the adventure, his heart remains with Cruz, and the family continues to pray for a miracle, hoping that a donor match will soon be found.

As the Landry family rallies together in support of Cruz, they remain hopeful and determined to find a way to save the life of this precious baby. Through their ongoing efforts to raise awareness for organ donation, they hope to bring attention to the urgent need for donors, not just for Cruz, but for all children in need of life-saving transplants.