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When Michael is born, it is discovered that he has brain damage, posture and movement disorder. Eventually he needs a heart transplant, but a heart isn’t immediately available. Ashton feels so sorry for his brother at the time that he wants to give his heart to him. At the age of 13 he thinks of throwing himself off a balcony, but luckily his father dissuades him.
Shortly thereafter, the family receives good news, as a heart turns out to be available. Michael undergoes a successful heart transplant and is still alive. In the program Checkup with Dr. David Agus the twin brothers want to draw attention to the condition and Ashton also discusses his own health and recovery. A few years ago you had to spend a year in rehabilitation after sudden blindness.
