George Best's Liver Transplant: Causes and Contributing Factors

Alcohol abuse: Best's heavy drinking over many years led to liver cirrhosis, a condition in which the liver becomes scarred and damaged, affecting its function.

Lifestyle choices: Best's excessive alcohol consumption and unhealthy lifestyle, including smoking and a poor diet, contributed to the progression of liver damage.

Medication side effects: Some medications Best took for other conditions may have had adverse effects on his liver, further contributing to its damage.

Genetic predisposition: It's possible that Best had a genetic predisposition to liver disease, making him more susceptible to the harmful effects of alcohol.