THE world's first successful face and double hand transplant patient has announced his engagement to his partner with an adorable video. Joe DiMeo, 26, found love back in 2021 for the first time since he was pulled out of a wrecked flaming car and left with severe third-degree burns to 80 per cent of his body. 8 The adorable moment Joe DiMeo proposes to his partner Jessica Perez Credit: Instagram/jessicakoby 8 The pair posing for a cute snap after the proposal Credit: Instagram/jessicakoby 8 The happy couple with Jessica's dog Kirkland Credit: Instagram/jessicakoby Despite his injuries, future wife, Jessica Perez , 33, quickly fell for Joe after hearing about his tragic story on social media.
The pair have been inseparable ever since with Joe finally announcing back in September that they have become engaged. Brave Joe got down on one knee as he handed Jessica a glitzy diamond ring and asked her to marry him. Jessica shared the amazing video of the proposal on her Instagram account.
She added the caption: "I guess I'm the right one. Joe asked and I said Yes. I can't wait.
" read more in transplants FRESH HOPE Woman, 25, 'cured' of type 1 diabetes after stem cell transplant in world first The pair shared a cuddle and a kiss after the proposal as Jessica showed off her sparkling ring. This week Jessica has posted a whole number of heartfelt pictures online of the pair as they prepare for the big day. Three pictures show the lovable duo holding on to one another as they had profe.
