Vili Milisits lung transplant delay caused by disputed mental health report, MP claims

A South Australian state MP has told parliament's Upper House that a disputed mental health report effectively denied late bakery owner Vili Milisits a lung transplant. Key points: Vili Milisits died in March aged 72 An SA MP says he could be still alive if not for a disputed medical assessment A state memorial service was held for Mr Milisits last week The owner of the popular Vili's bakery died in March at the age of 72. SA Best MP Frank Pangallo said Mr Milisits was rated as an excellent candidate for the operation by the Royal Adelaide Hospital's lung transplant service until a neuropsychological assessment detailed signs of Alzheimer's disease and an abnormally low IQ. "While the lung transplant itself was a success, Vili succumbed to complications arising from his already frail state," Mr Pangallo told parliament on Wednesday.