Sarah Hyland felt suicidal before undergoing second kidney transplant.
The 'Modern Family' star's body rejected the organ from the initial transplant - donated by her father - and a doctor confirmed it had stopped functioning after the actress suffered fatigue, infections and fevers.
Sarah revealed to Life magazine that attempts to treat her - including going on dialysis for the first time - also caused her to suffer from ill health until February last year, when her younger brother Ian was found to be a match and willing to donate.
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However, she explained: "When a family member gives you a second chance at life, and it fails, it almost feels like it's your fault. It's not.