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Oct 1, 2021 · Raising a child with special needs can be both a uniquely rewarding experience and a challenge for any parent. These celebrities know that firsthand. Several famous actors, musicians and politicians have children with physical or mental disabilities like autism, Down syndrome, and epilepsy.
- Joel McHale. Actor Joel McHale shares two sons wife Sarah. Their oldest, Edward, has Autism Spectrum Disorder. “And he’ll be the first to tell you that. And then he would walk up to you and go, ‘Tell me about a time you got hurt.’
- Usher. Usher and ex-wife Tameka Foster’s oldest son, Usher Raymond V (b. 2007), suffers from Type 1 diabetes. The Grammy winner said the diagnosis began a “re-acclimation to life.”
- Amanda Booth. Amanda Booth’s son Micah (b. 2015) has Down syndrome and autism, and she has worked hard to advocate for diversity and inclusion in media and fashion.
- Katie Price. Katie Price’s son Harvey (b. 2002) is partially blind, has autism spectrum disorder, and has PRader-Willis syndrome, a rare genetic condition that — among other things — can lead to constant hunger.
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Feb 22, 2022 · John Travolta. One of the most tragic things about John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s loss of their 16-year-old son, Jett, at their Bahamas residence was that in the aftermath, they had to go to trial after two men blackmailed the family and threatened to go public with the truth about Jett’s condition.
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- Holly Robinson Peete. You know her from hit shows like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and 21 Jump Street, but you may not know that Holly Robinson Peete co-founded (with former NFL quarterback husband, Rodney Peete) the HollyRod Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing compassionate care to individuals with autism.
- Sarah Palin. Controversy seems to penetrate every aspect of Sarah Palin's life, even when it comes to her son Trig, who has Down syndrome. She hit Twitter to defend Trig when Bill Maher used the slur "retarded" to refer to the boy, and she blasted British biologist Richard Dawkins after he tweeted that women should abort fetuses with Down syndrome.
- Jenny McCarthy. Jenny McCarthy is president of Generation Rescue, an organization that provides guidance and support for families with autistic children.
- Greg Grunberg. He may have been shocked at finding out that his son has epilepsy, but, boy, did Heroes' Greg Grunberg make a quick recovery. Grunberg runs the most engaging celeb website, period: Talkaboutit.org.
Feb 15, 2024 · Here are 30 simply amazing stories of famous people and celebrities with disabilities. Without further ado, let’s dive on in! FAMOUS PEOPLE AND CELEBRITIES WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS. 1 – Helen Keller 1880 – 1968. Diagnosis: Blind and Deaf.
Mar 3, 2023 · March 3, 2023. Blog Home. Share. 6 Famous People with Disabilities to Celebrate During Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Yes, people with developmental disabilities (DD) make history. Some are rightfully famous worldwide. Others are only well known in the disability community. All of them have changed our world for the better.
