Jaxon Buell
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| Born | Jaxon Emmett Buell August 27, 2014 |
| Died | April 1, 2020 (aged 5) |
| Known for | Missing about 80% of brain due to microhydranencephaly |
Jaxon Emmett Buell (August 27, 2014 – April 1, 2020) was an American child known for being born missing about 80% of his brain due to microhydranencephaly.[1] He surpassed doctors' expectations, who predicted he would not live to be one year old. He lived for five years. When he turned one year old, his parents began posting updates about him on social media, which gained attention.[2]
Buell was born on August 27, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.[1] His disorder was discovered when his mother, Brittany, was pregnant. They were given the option of an abortion, but it was declined by the parents.[3]
He died in North Carolina on April 1, 2020, due to complications from his condition. He was 5 years old.[4]
References
- ^ a b "'Jaxon Strong,' boy born with part of brain missing, dies at 5". TODAY.com. April 6, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Stapleton, AnneClaire (October 2015). "Jaxon Buell, baby born without complete skull". CNN. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Father of baby born with most of his skull missing responds to abortion critics". The Independent. September 28, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "'Miracle Boy' Jaxon Buell, Born with Just Part of His Skull, Dies at 5: 'Strongest Little Boy'". www.msn.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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