Vanderpump initially rejected his mother’s offer because he did not want to risk losing a loved one. “My first reaction is, ‘No, I’ve got this illness. ’” he said.
Simone was ultimately ruled out as a donor, and Vanderpump’s brother is now undergoing testing to determine if he is a suitable match. Vanderpump stated that the risk to a live donor is minimal due to testing. Vanderpump married Alice Vanderpump, and they have a son named Marmaduke.
A documentary titled ‘Made in Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump’s Story’ aired on E4. Alice Vanderpump expressed that her pregnancy changed her perspective on Sam’s illness. “You do think about the worst case scenario sometimes,” she said.