We’re back again discussing chronic illnesses, a devastating condition that requires people
to alter their entire lifestyle in order to manage and in some cases alleviate their pains
and symptoms.
As we are gradually finding out, there are many, many stars in Hollywood that suffer
from chronic illness.
So we’re back here today discussing them.
This is the Top 10 Celebrities With Chronic Illnesses - Part 2.
Before we begin, be sure to stick around until the end of the video where I’ll be responding
to some of your comments.
Let’s jump in.
10 Lil Wayne - Epilepsy Famous rapper Lil Wayne has always been transparent
about his epilepsy, with the singer being hospitalized a few times in his career due
to severe seizures.
For those who don’t know, Epilepsy is a brain disorder that is specifically characterized
by seizures, and these seizures can vary, even being completely unpredictable.
Not only that, but they can also manifest in different ways such as, dizziness, confusion,
repetitive motions, staring, or jerky movements.
In 2013, Lil Wayne had three back-to-back seizures that forced the star to slow down
in order to de-stress -- the ultimate reason for why the star disappeared from the spotlight.
9 Sarah Hyland - Kidney Dysplasia Famous for playing Haley Dunphy on the long-running
ABC sitcom Modern Family, Sarah Hyland is a big name in Hollywood, and a fan favorite
among young teens.
However, most don’t know that the star suffers from Kidney Dysplasia, a condition that occurs
when the internal structure of a fetus’s kidneys develop abnormally in the womb.
The star underwent a kidney transplant in 2012 and a second one in 2017 after her body
rejected the first one.
Sarah stated, I quote, “For those who are chronically ill and in chronic pain: Have
you had the experience of doctors not listening to you?
If so, how do you not tear their heads off with your bare hands?”
8 Kristen Chenoweth - Meniere’s Disease Kristen Chenoweth is star of stage and screen,
appearing Wicked, and even having a recurring role on Glee during it’s runtime.
We know how talented the star is, and know that there is literally no note she cannot
hit.
Her voice is absolutely incredible, which is why it’s shocking to learn that this
singer suffers from Meniere’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that can cause pressure,
vertigo, tinnitus, and even hearing loss.
Kind of shocking for a star that spends the majority of their career singing.
Now, the condition can be caused by inner ear deterioration, a head injury, allergies,
or even infections.
Now, Kristen's cause is unknown by many have speculated that it may be related to the severe
head injury she suffered while on the set of The Good Wife after a lighting fixture
fell on her, however, it is unconfirmed.
7 Carrie Ann Inaba - Sjogren’s Syndrome Former dancer and host of the popular, long-running
series, Dancing With the Stars, Carrie Ann Inaba opened up to People Magazine about her
Sjogren’s Syndrome Disease, an autoimmune disease that can cause dry eyes, dry mouth,
joint pain, fatigue as well as other symptoms.
The star stated, I quote, “There were days I could barely make my coffee because I was
so exhausted.”
She also went on to state that therapy, acupuncture, Pilates, and yoga have helped her through
the condition, however she still suffers from flare-ups.
On top of that, the star also suffers from Fibromyalgia, a condition that results in
constant pain, accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
6 Gina Rodriguez - Hashimoto’s Disease Known for her leading role as Jane Gloriana
Villanueva in the CW dramedy series Jane the Virgin, for which she received a Golden Globe
award back in 2015, this actress has been incredibly open about her Hashinmoto’s Disease
diagnosis.
This condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, a condition that leads to
an underactive thyroid, which in turn impacts the way your body puts energy to use.
Gina told SELF that her diagnosis came at age 26 and felt like the curse of a lifetime,
which causes the star to gain weight, have memory issues, as well as other symptoms.
I quote, “I’ve had it for so many years, that rebellion of not taking care of myself
can’t exist anymore.”
Gina takes medication, has adjusted her diet, and has even integrated more exercise into
her day in order to manage the disease.
5 Gerard Butler - Tinnitus Star of films such as 300, Olympus Has Fallen,
Phantom of the Opera, London Has Fallen and The Ugly Truth.
Not critically acclaimed films, but certainly fan favorites.
However, surprisingly, Gerard suffers from Tinnitus ever since he was a young child,
during which time he had to have his right ear pressed to try and correct the condition,
however, it did not work.
To this day he still suffers from the condition that has left him hard of hearing in the same
ear.
Tinnitus is a medical condition that causes a constant ringing in the ear, and more interesting
still, the actor has previously stated that the reason he has a crooked smile his because
of his condition.
Sadly, there is no cure for his condition, which leaves the star constantly hearing a
buzzing in his ear 24/7.
4 Sarah Michelle Gellar - Major Scoliosis Vampire-killing Buffy the Vampire Slayer star
Sarah Michelle Gellar suffers from a medical condition called Major Scoliosis that affects
her body in a horrible way.
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt
just before puberty.
Now, although most cases of scoliosis are mild, some spine deformities continue to get
more severe as children grow.
In some cases the condition can even be disabling.
It can also causes a lot of discomfort for whoever has it, and for the most part you
can tell by just looking at the back of a person who has it.
In Sarah’s case, she controlled the discomfort by exercising and doing pilates, and on top
of that, she has never been ashamed to show her back to the public, even wearing backless
dresses to award shows and other events.
If Scoliosis is caught early enough, a person can be corrected by wearing braces to straighten
the spine, otherwise, it can only be corrected by surgical treatment.
3 Sasha Pieterse - PCOS Famous star of Pretty Little Liars, Sasha
Pieterse has been on the scene for a few years now, initially making it big as a model back
in 2014, landing a cover of BELLO magazine with the issue focusing on Young Hollywood.
However, Sasha had already been in the entertainment industry long before that, first appearing
on our screens at the age of six years old, co-starring in 2002 as Buffy on the WB’s
remake of Family Affairs.
However, it wasn’t until she landed the role of Alison DiLaurentis in the ABC Family
series Pretty Little Liars that she became a household name.
However, a few years ago Sasha revealed that she had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary
Syndrome, a hormonal disorder which is common among women of reproductive age.
Women who suffer from the condition may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods
or excess male hormone levels.
Not only that, but the ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid and fail
to regularly release eggs.
However, in Sasha’s case, is contributed to her weight gain, which almost everyone
began commenting on following Pretty Little Liars.
The actress stated, I quote, “I had no idea what was going on and I didn’t have any
way of solving it.
Very recently I was diagnosed with PCOS and I finally knew why this was happening to me.”
2 Cher - Epstein-Barr Virus Singer and actress, Cher, has been on the
scene since the early 60’s, with the singer rising to fame with songs like “I Got You
Babe”, “Believe”, “Half-Breed”, and “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves”.
The singer also made a name for herself in the world of acting, starring in films such
as Silkwood, Mask, The Witches of Eastwick, Moonstruck, and of course, Mamma Mia!
Here We Go Again.
However, since the late 80’s the star has been suffering from a condition that just
won’t go away.
Epstein-Barr Virus.
Also known as Human Herpesvirus 4, this condition is a member of the herpes virus family, and
is found all over the world.
And what most people don’t know is that most people get infected with EBV at some
point in their lives.
The disease is spread through bodily fluids, primarily saliva and can cause mono and other
illnesses.Symptoms of the EBV include fatigue, fever, inflamed throat, swollen lymph nodes
in the neck, enlarged spleen, swollen liver, and rash.
After getting diagnosed Cher was forced to take three years off from work just to try
and get better, with the star even flying to Germany to seek treatment.
According to Cher, the symptoms at one point were so severe she thought she might die.
Through all of her treatments and efforts, her condition will never go away and has had
a devastating aftermath of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
1 Sia - Graves’ Disease Sia is a super talented musical genius who
is behind some of the greatest songs of our generation, including Chandelier, Cheap Thrills,
Elastic Heart.
With the singer also writing Diamonds by Rihanna, Pretty Hurts by Beyonce, and Titanium by David
Guetta.
This Aussie singer is a fan favorite in the music industry, and shot to superstardom as
soon as she hit the scene with the singer opting to conceal her face by wearing overly
large wigs at red carpet events, and even on stage.
However, most fans don’t know that Sia was diagnosed with Graves’ disease a few years
ago.
Graves’ is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, aka, an overactive thyroid.
With this condition, the immune system attacks the thyroid and causes it to make more thyroid
hormone than your body needs.
If Graves’ disease is left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems with the
heart, bones, muscles, menstrual cycle, and even fertility.
Now, although the disease usually affects people between the ages of 30-50 it can occur
at any age, with the disease being seven to eight times more common in women than men.
For those wondering, the symptoms of Graves’ disease are fast and irregular heartbeat,
diarrhea, heat intolerance, nervousness or irritability, tiredness, muscle weakness,
trembling hands, trouble sleeping, and weight loss.
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms be sure to contact a health care specialist.
Well, there we have it!
Do you guys agree with our list?
Were there any celebrities that we missed?
Leave us all your thoughts and feelings in the comments down below and perhaps we can
do a part 3.
Before I go though I just want to respond to a few comments from one of our last videos
Top 10 Biggest Celebrities Who Gave Up On Fame.
Mel’s Challenges said “Left out our beloved JTT!
Jonathan Taylor Thomas.”
-- Well Mel, maybe he’ll be making an appearance in part 2.
Stay tuned!
All About Movies With David “Lucy can I host an episode with you one day?”
-- Definitely.
If you can find me.
Josh Harvey said “Hey Lucy is back.
Been a few days.”
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