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Family of WSM Radio's Bill Cody asks for prayers, says he needs a double transplant

Bill Cody's daughter says the only option for survival is a heart and kidney transplant.
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Family of WSM Radio's Bill Cody asks for prayers as doctors say he needs a double transplant
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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) (WTVF) — The family of longtime host of WSM Radio's Coffee, Country, and Cody, Bill Cody, is asking for prayers as he awaits a double transplant.

Cody's daughter said he was admitted to the ICU three weeks ago in heart and kidney failure. Now, doctors have determined a double transplant is only path for survival.

In the post to WSM Radio's social media, his daughter said his heart's strength deteriorated and Cody is on ECMO.

Family is hopeful over the next two days he will regain strength and qualify for a transplant. The transplant team will is scheduled to meet Tuesday.

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