Poetic Obituaries: But for [Stephen] Heywood, the dream

of a life-saving cure ended Nov. 24 at his home in Newton, Mass. As he slept, the ventilator that helped him breathe became disconnected, leaving him legally brain dead. He was 37.

For two days, his body remained alive, and during that time his organs were harvested and donated.

from Los Angeles Times: Stephen Heywood, 37; strove for ALS cure

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