At beginning, Ashton weighed 10.5 kilos and Michael, a shock arrival 5 minutes later to folks who thought they have been anticipating a son, weighed 4 kilos. “I tell people he must have ate everything while we were in the womb,” Michael, who was recognized with cerebral palsy at 3 and obtained a coronary heart transplant at 13, informed the Associated Press in 2012.

But the activist and father of three ultimately forgave Ashton—for his massive urge for food and for spilling the beans about Michael’s situation years in the past in an interview.

“I was very angry. Very angry. I remember speaking to him about it,” Michael informed TODAY Parents in May. “I didn’t want to be the face of CP. I never talked about it.” Ultimately, nevertheless, he realized that “Chris [Ashton’s actual first name] did me the biggest favor he’s ever done because he allowed me to be myself.”

The That ’70s Show star informed TODAY Parents, “My brother’s daily actions remind me that life isn’t about running around challenges—it’s about running through them. Mike has a relentless work ethic and a deep compassion for others.”