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Roy Lee "Rocky" Dennis (December 4, 1961 – October 4, 1978) was an American teenager who had craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, an extremely rare sclerotic bone disorder. The condition usually results in neurological disorders and death during childhood or teenage years.
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Florence "Rusty" Tullis (née Steinberg; May 29, 1936 –...
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Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia (CDD), also known as lionitis, is...
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Feb 21, 2022 · Rocky Dennis was born with a rare bone dysplasia that distorted his facial features and caused him to die at 16. Learn about his life, his mother's love, and how his story was adapted into a movie starring Cher.
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American Folk Figure. Born with the rare disease, craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, which causes the calcium to accumulate on the skull and makes the head grow to twice its normal size, Rocky showed a remarkable display of courage in the face of inevitable death. The movie Mask (1985) was made about him, with Eric Stoltz...
Rocky Dennis was a boy with a rare disorder that distorted his facial features and reduced his life expectancy. He defied the odds and lived a full and vibrant life, inspiring a movie called 'Mask' and many people with his strength and spirit.
In the heart of California, on December 4, 1961, a healthy baby boy named Roy L. Dennis, later nicknamed “Rocky,” was born. Little did anyone know, the trajectory of Rocky’s life would take an unexpected turn.
Mar 16, 2008 · The 1985 movie “Mask” -- the true story of Roy L. “Rocky” Dennis, a Southern California teenager who died of the disease at age 16 -- brought the condition to the attention of the public.
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Oct 24, 2023 · Mask centers on Rocky Dennis, a teenager from California afflicted with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia. Also known as lionitis for its leonine facial changes, this condition causes calcium buildup in skull bones and progressive disfigurement.
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