Famous People With Parkinson's Disease - Celebrities have Parkinson's Disease - page 2
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking and other symptoms. Living a normal life with the disease is a challenge that millions around the globe face. To be burdened with so many physical symptoms that might also be coupled with cognitive and behavioral problems is indeed difficult. However there are some truly gutsy people out there who prove that even PD can’t dampen their love for life. Michael Andrew Fox was diagnosed with the disease when he was just 29, yet he went on to become a prominent actor, producer, and an advocate for research toward finding a cure for PD. The recently deceased professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali was also suffering from Parkinson's disease; he had previously been diagnosed with Parkinson's syndrome, which his doctors attributed to boxing-related brain injuries. The multi-faceted Johnny Cash, widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, also suffered from PD later in his life. Billy Connolly, Dave Parker, and Michael Kinsley are a few other celebrities who have been diagnosed with PD. Read on for more information about famous people with Parkinson's disease.
List of famous people with Parkinson's disease.
The Most Famous People With Parkinson's Disease | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Muhammad Ali | January 17, 1942 | American | Muhammad Ali was a legendary boxer who became the first and only three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion |
Roger Bannister | March 23, 1929 | British | Roger Bannister is an English doctor, academic and a former athlete |
Howard Cosell | March 25, 1918 | American | One of the greatest television stars of all time and known for his arrogant and witty personality, Howard Cosell was an American sports journalist |
Linda Ronstadt | July 15, 1946 | American | Linda Maria Ronstadt is an American popular singer and songwriter who has earned 11 Grammy Awards |
Robin Williams | July 21, 1951 | American | Robin Williams was an American actor best known for his performance in the movie ‘Good Will Hunting’ |
Mao Zedong | December 26, 1893 | Chinese | Mao Zedong was a Chinese leader who led the Communist Party of China to victory against the Kuomintang in the Chinese Civil War. |
Francisco Franco | December 4, 1892 | Spanish | Francisco Franco was a Spanish general who took control of Spain after the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) and established a military dictatorship |
Billy Connolly | November 24, 1942 | Scottish | Billy Connolly is a Scottish actor, musician and stand-up comedian |
Salvador Dali | May 11, 1904 | Spanish | Salvador Dali was a Spanish painter who was an advocate of surrealism |
Deng Xiaoping | August 22, 1904 | Chinese | Deng Xiaoping was the paramount leader of People’s Republic of China |
Eugene McCarthy
Eugene McCarthy was an American politician who served as the United States Senator from Minnesota for several years
Alan John Percival Taylor
Alan John Percivale Taylor was one of the most highly regarded historians of the 19th and 20th century
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong was a Chinese leader who led the Communist Party of China to victory against the Kuomintang in the Chinese Civil War.
Vincent Price
Vincent Price was an American actor well-known for his distinctive acting in a series of horror movies
Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson is a British musician, lyricist and guitarist
Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau served as the 15th Prime Minister of Canada
James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt was a U.S Congressman, an officer in the U
Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping was the paramount leader of People’s Republic of China
Howard Cosell
One of the greatest television stars of all time and known for his arrogant and witty personality, Howard Cosell was an American sports journalist