Selena Gomez had a kidney transplant in 2017 due to complications from lupus, and her best friend Francia Raisa was her kidney donor. Gomez has expressed her gratitude towards Raisa, stating that she will never be more in debt to a person than to her. Despite rumors of a fallout between the two, Gomez recently shared a birthday post dedicated to Raisa, and they appear to still be friends. It is clear that Gomez values and appreciates the support and sacrifice Raisa made to save her life.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause kidney damage, and Gomez experienced organ damage as a result. The transplant was necessary to address her serious kidney complications. The friendship between Gomez and Raisa dates back to 2007, and Raisa immediately volunteered to get tested as a potential match for Gomez’s transplant. The experience has brought them closer together, and Gomez does not take for granted the positive outcome that she was fortunate to have.
