Celebrities Living with Disability
Many celebrities have been successful in their lives despite their disabilities. The disabilities can be physical, psychological, or both. That is, some disabilities disrupt the mind, some others, whereas a few others cause harm to both the body and mind. It’s never easy to overcome such challenges in life. However, many famous people with disabilities have proved their mettle in various fields. Here, we have compiled a list of 5 outstanding celebrities living with disability.
1. Lady Gaga
The American singer and songwriter revealed that she has “fibromyalgia,” quite recently. It’s a condition that can cause pain throughout the body. Despite this disorder, we all know how successful Lady Gaga is in her career.
2. Nick Vujicic
Vujicic was born without limbs. As a child, he thought of committing suicide because of a lot of ridicule and discrimination. However, as years passed, he learned to use his potential because of which he is now a world-famous celebrity. He gives motivational speeches around the world, and has also founded an organization called “Life Without Limbs.”
3. Justin Timberlake
The American singer and actor suffers from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). He usually feels high when he performs in an area packed with fans. Living with two disorders has made his life highly complicated, but Timberlake is strong enough to battle all his obstacles.
4. Andrea Bocelli
He has congenital glaucoma from birth, which made him partially blind, and an accident that happened when he was 12 left him completely blind. In spite of these hurdles, Bocelli loves music, and has won several awards and accolades, and has also studied law!
5. Michael J. Fox
Who can forget the protagonist of “Back to the Future?” But do you know that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease when he was just 29? Initially, he struggled to accept his illness due to which he fell into depression. But he continues to work and raise money for people with Parkinson’s disease.
