• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Contact Us
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
  • © 2026 ABC News
VIDEO: Marky 'Butterfly Warrior' Jaquez has defied all the odds
2:20
  • family
  • Brightly
  • January 27, 2021

Marky 'Butterfly Warrior' Jaquez has defied all the odds

Marky Jaquez, age 20, was diagnosed with the rare disease Epidermolysis Bullosa and wasn't expected to live past 14.

Up Next in news

By the Numbers: Remembering Hank Aaron

By the Numbers: Remembering Hank Aaron

January 23, 2021
VIDEO: Tracking the Nor'easter impacting the East Coast and hurricane heading for Hawaii

Tracking the Nor'easter impacting the East Coast

September 24, 2026
VIDEO: Attorney for man shot in ICE confrontation speaks out

Attorney for man shot in ICE confrontation speaks out

September 22, 2026

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Your Privacy Choices— 
  • Contact Us— 
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts— 

© 2026 ABC News