Daryl Hall, the 79-year-old musician best known as half of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, has revealed he recently underwent a successful kidney transplant. Hall shared the news on Instagram, stating that a "kind and generous" living donor provided the kidney.
He indicated that the surgery took place a couple of weeks prior to his announcement and that he is already beginning to feel better. Doctors have described the transplant as a complete success, and Hall anticipates being back to his usual activities, including performing and recording, within a few months. "Get ready for more music and lots of Daryl's House shows," he told his followers.
Hall did not disclose the identity of the donor or specific details regarding the medical reasons that led to the need for a transplant. He has previously been public about his health struggles, including a battle with Lyme disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2005. He described the illness as the "worst thing that has ever happened to me."
Lyme disease, transmitted by infected ticks, can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic rash. While typically treatable with antibiotics, untreated infections can progress to affect joints, the heart, and the nervous system, potentially becoming life-threatening. Hall has recounted experiencing tremors, severe allergies, and other debilitating symptoms before receiving a diagnosis from a Lyme-literate physician.
Hall and his musical partner John Oates formed their band in Philadelphia in 1970. They achieved widespread fame throughout the 1970s and 1980s with numerous hit songs. The duo has been recognized with inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, as well as receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016. They were also inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2023. However, their professional relationship has been marked by significant discord in recent years, including a legal dispute that was resolved through arbitration in August 2025.