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A Year Later: Viral Ben Breedlove Video Continues to Resonate

Ben Breedlove, 18, died on Christmas night, a year ago, of a congenital heart condition.

 

Ben Breedlove of Austin, TX. died on Christmas night 2011. His Youtube video, created just days before, went viral. Using flashcards and music, the 18-year-old described his lifelong heart condition and his near death experiences, including one that occurred earlier that month.


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