at least one in 26 people will have epilepsy in their lifetime it's the fourth most common
neurological disorder behind migraines strokes and Alzheimer's it causes seizures and the symptoms
can be scary and differ from person to person the most common are convulsions and unresponsiveness
it can be difficult to control and diagnose many famous names aren't immune to its effects and
have been quietly managing it since childhood keep watching to learn about celebrities with
epilepsy you didn't even notice prince prince was born in 1958 and was proficient in keyboards
drums bass and other instruments the singer had epilepsy as a child and admitted his parents
weren't sure what to do about it he sang about his experiences in the song the sacrifice of Victor
Rick Harrison Rick Harrison owns the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas that eventually
became the location of the hit reality show Pawn Stars he says that as a child he had to
stay in his room away from the TV to prevent photogenic seizures he read history books and
generated an interest in the subject that's how he developed enough knowledge to know a little
bit about everything customers bring into the shop Rick is also working to spread awareness
about his condition he's working with the Epilepsy Foundation in his home state of Nevada
Cameron Boyce Cameron Boyce was born May 28 1999. he was a teen actor who shot to fame on
the Disney Channel he played Luke Ross on the show Jesse and Carlos and the TV film
descendants he was diagnosed with epilepsy and died of a sudden attack July 6 2019.
Wayne Lil Wayne has been rapping since he was eight but epilepsy was also a
significant part of his childhood he revealed his condition in March of 2013 after several
seizures put him in the hospital like many epileptics Lil Wayne can't explain what
happens during them because he blacks out he's even mentioned them in a few tracks
Danny Glover Danny Glover is an actor best known for playing Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon
films he had seizures from age 15 to 35. Adam horovitz Adam horovitz also known as
ad rock is a member of the hip-hop group The Beastie Boys he's had epilepsy for years and
has even experienced a grand mal seizure they cause contractions and a loss of consciousness
they're similar to what you'd see in an epileptic attack shown on TV or a movie
Hugo weaving Hugo weaving is an Australian actor who's been in several popular film
series including the Matrix and Lord of the Rings he was diagnosed with epilepsy and began taking
anti-convulsants to treat the condition since he had his first seizure at the age of 13. it
also makes him unable to drive Neil Young Neil Young has been a member of popular bands like
Buffalo Springfield Crosby Stills Nash and Young And as a solo artist he's been playing music for
50 years and has had epilepsy for most of them he was diagnosed with epilepsy but hated the
effects of the medication such as drowsiness and headaches he looks to personal stability
as a treatment instead he wrote about his struggles in his 2007 Memoir waging heavy peace
Lindsey Buckingham Lindsey Buckingham is the guitarist for Fleetwood Mac he has a mild form
of epilepsy and was hospitalized for seizures while on tour at age 29. he has since controlled
his condition with anti-convulsant drugs Susan Boyle Scottish singer Susan Boyle showed the
world not to judge a book by its cover when she went on Britain's Got Talent April 11 2011. her
rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from the musical Les Miserables left the world in awe despite our
success Susan says her epilepsy made her childhood difficult it would cause her to frequently faint
Margo Hemingway Margo Hemingway was born in 1954 in Portland Oregon she was diagnosed with
epilepsy at age seven she became a successful model and actress but her condition continued
Division he was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 22. the cover of the band's album Unknown Pleasures
resembles the tracing of an EEG used to monitor the condition but is actually radio emissions
from a pulsar a powerful star Ian had grand mal seizures while on stage he even danced in a way
that mimicked his convulsions he and Curtis took his own life at age 23 on May 18 1980. [Music]
Bud Abbott but Abbott was born in 1897 in Asbury Park New Jersey he later became half
of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello of all the celebrities with epilepsy Bud may have had the
most difficult time trying to hide his condition he tried everything from tricks to heavy drinking
to keep the audience from noticing Abbott and Costello made 26 films and were at the top of the
world during World War II when Bud had a seizure on stage they tried to work it into the act with
Lou carrying him off medical troubles continued to follow but Abbott until the end of his life he
died of cancer at age 76 in 1974. Richard Burton Richard Burton was a Welsh actor he was famous
for his Shakespearean performances especially his performance of Hamlet in 1964. his epilepsy didn't
fade through childhood and he had it most of his adult life instead of taking medication or talking
to a doctor he's self-medicated with alcohol it contributed to his many health problems and
including cirrhosis of the liver he died of a cerebral hemorrhage at age 69 on August 4th 1984.
Michael Wilding Michael Wilding was an actor known for the series of films he made with Anna
Nagel and for appearing in two Hitchcock films under Capricorn and Stage Fright Michael died at
age 66 in 1979. epileptic seizures caused him to fall down a flight of stairs and injure his head
Jimmy Reed Jimmy Reed was a popular blues singer he was nearly given the proper diagnosis
of epilepsy in 1957. doctors thought he was suffering from delirium tremens a condition
that comes from alcohol withdrawal he died of a seizure at age 51 in 1976.
George Gershwin George Gershwin was one of the most prolific composers in all of
musical history making hits like American in Paris and Porgy and Bess he was diagnosed with
epilepsy and pushed through it until his tragic death at age 39 years old in 1937.
Truman Capote Truman Capote is best known for riding Breakfast at Tiffany's he believed his
epilepsy was brought about by years of drug and alcohol use he eventually died
of liver failure on August 5th 1984. Jonathan Davis Jonathan Davis is known for leading the
metal band corn he also believes that years of drug use brought about his epilepsy he
became addicted to benzodiazepines after his son was diagnosed with diabetes the
withdrawal process came with convulsions and delusions but he later recovered
or a bond appeared in over 200 films including It's a Wonderful Life and the Searchers he's best
known for his work on the series Wagon Train from 1957 to 60. the world may not have been able to
enjoy Ward for as long as they did if not for his epilepsy it excluded him from the draft for World
War II Bob Fosse Bob Fosse is arguably the biggest name in dance and choreography he had a seizure on
stage during rehearsal for the Conquering Hero in 1961 and had to make his epilepsy diagnosis public
now it's time to hear from you do you have epilepsy or know anyone
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