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. 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

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, which gained attention. Buell was born on August 27, 2014, in Orlando, Florida. His disorder was discovered during his mother Brittany's pregnancy. They were given the option of an

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, but it was declined by the parents. He died in

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on April 1, 2020, due to complications from his condition. He was 5 years old.

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