face transplant. She was 57 years old. Frank Papay, the chair of the Cleveland Clinic's Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute who was on Culp's surgical squad, reflected upon her death: "Connie was an incredibly brave, vibrant woman and an inspiration to many. Her strength was evident in the fact that she had been the longest-living face transplant patient to date. She was a great pioneer and her decision to undergo a sometimes-daunting procedure is an enduring gift for all of humanity." See also Dallas Wiens Isabelle Dinoire Domestic violence References External links Connie Culp Before and After 1963 births 2020 deaths People from Harrison County, Ohio Face transplant recipients American shooting survivors Violence against women in the United States History of women in Ohio 21st-century American women