A person, looking at the pages of glossy magazines and the screens of his TVs, can consider that celebrities have a sugar life, and there is something to envy. But problems, misfortunes, illnesses and terrible secrets sometimes turn out to be behind the scenes.
Do not forget that all celebrities are ordinary people with the same organisms, needs and, accordingly, the risks of getting sick. And some stars skillfully hide for many years serious vices and hereditary diseases that they fight on their own in the circle of the closest people. Periodically, illnesses become the property of society, and then a public person is doubly harder, because in addition to combating the symptoms of the disease, he tries to “save face” in order to maintain public interest. In fact, many celebrities are truly strong and courageous people who have not been broken even by very dangerous or hopeless diseases.
Today we will introduce you 10 stars who have been trying to overcome diseases for many years and find the strength to continue to delight fans with creativity.
10. Holly Berry: diabetes
The famous “Catwoman” is not always able to be flexible and ubiquitous, since diabetes is a serious disease. Against the background of increased glucose (hyperglycemia), the star often feels tired and weak, notes headaches. At 22, the girl first lost consciousness on the set, and even fell into a coma for a week, after which she became aware of the diagnosis. Since then, Holly has been forced to follow a strict diet and take an insulin injection every day, because a missed injection, as we know, can cost her life. Few people know that the actress has to contrive and find the minutes to measure the level of insulin and glucose several times a day. The age of the star tends to fifty dollars, and she looks great, brings up children and is actively acting in films.
9. Sarah Highland: Renal Dysplasia
As early as 9 years old, a young girl was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia. For more than ten years, the actress took the fight against symptoms, but six years ago she still had to undergo a kidney transplant operation (her father was the donor). After the transplant, Hyland felt better, but complete recovery from congenital pathology is impossible. Until now, due to the symptoms, the actress does not always visit public places and events, and fans begin to notice changes in the girl’s appearance. In his Instagram, the star is not shy about uploading photos with symptoms: either the body mass is melting before our eyes, or the face is swelling.
8. Daniel Radcliffe: dyspraxia
The famous "Boy Who Survived" really tries to survive in this complex world every day. Danny from childhood suffers from an incurable and rare disease - dyspraxia. Against its background, the central nervous system is disrupted, as a result of which the brain does not properly distribute signals to neurons, which leads to the uncoordination of certain movements and actions. For example, an adult man cannot tie his shoelaces on his own, and also develop a beautiful handwriting. At school, Radcliffe lagged behind due to pathology in all subjects, since the brain is extremely difficult to master new information. The guy admits that a congenital illness was one of the main reasons for choosing an actor's profession.
7. Pamela Anderson: Hepatitis C
Incendiary and coveted Pamela found out about her positive status 16 years ago. Hepatitis C is a virus that is transmitted through sexual contact and blood, as well as through the household. As a result, the liver receives the main load. The actress confessed to reporters that the ex-husband Tommy Lee had “awarded” her with the virus. She also suspects that she picked up the disease due to joint tattoos with a common needle. Pamela fights against hepatitis medications (including homeopathy), a healthy lifestyle, sports and nutrition (vegetarianism). At 40, the actress was informed that she could expect to live up to 15 years, no more. However, Pamela continues to struggle, to believe in the best.
6. Tom Cruise: dyslexia
The charming actor who has played so many major roles in Hollywood, from the age of 7 knows about his dyslexia. This pathology is associated with memory impairment, as well as writing, reading, mastering and processing new information skills. Patients, as a rule, cannot keep focus for a specific action or object for a long time, suffer from poor memory. Tom tells how in childhood he had difficulty learning, because they could not remember the text read a minute ago. The guy formed complexes, and against their background appeared neurosis and anger. Over time, Cruz began to fight dyslexia with the help of psychologists, speech therapists and tutors, but in his opinion, Scientology Hubbard was able to help him.
5. Chloe Kardashian: skin cancer
As it turned out, the youngest of the star sisters has a very serious ailment. In one of the posts, Chloe shared with fans that for the first time, a malignant tumor formed from a mole was found 10 years ago. Experts transplanted no less than 20 cm of skin on the back of the star, which reduced the risk of life-threatening. The younger Kardashian is forced to be observed by oncologists for life, fearing that the cancer will recur.
4. Mila Kunis: partial blindness
Who would have thought that Mila’s beautiful big eyes with voluminous eyelashes could cause her misadventures. The girl was diagnosed with iritis - an inflammatory process on the iris of the eye, which led to one-sided blindness. This fact was deliberately hidden from fans until the moment when Kunis did not have an operation. It turned out that for many years the girl suffered the effects of iritis - her vision was blurred, her objects seemed blurry, and after a busy day the eyes became sore and sore. Eight years ago, the actress had an operation, replacing her own crystalline lens with an artificial one. After rehabilitation, Kunis boasts a completely restored vision.
3. Shannen Doherty: Breast Removal
Poor Shannen suffered a lot in everyone’s life: she flew out due to scandals from the Charmed project, has a history of serious Crohn’s disease, and several years ago she learned about the terrible diagnosis - breast cancer. The actress incorrectly issued a medical insurance, as a result of which she did not receive therapy in a timely manner. As a result, the cancer metastasized to the lymph nodes. Until now, the actress leads a difficult and dangerous struggle for her life. Behind her many courses of radiation and chemotherapy, breast removal surgery. Doherty recently told fans that the tumor is under strict medical supervision - remission has begun.
2. Michael J. Fox: Parkinson's disease
Back in 1998, the disease of the star became known. On the eve of the terrible diagnosis was just a twitching little finger. As it turned out, this was a manifestation of Tremor characteristic of Parkinson. The man received a sad sentence - up to 10 years of active, conscious life. After public recognition of his illness, Michael took a “day off” in his career and began to be actively treated. Also during this period, he published three autobiographies, detailing the features of life with Parkinson's disease. Fox has organized a charity fund that accumulates funds for an additional study of the disease.
1. Prince Charles: Alzheimer's
This fall, information leaked to the press that Prince Charles, the first heir to the throne in line, has a serious illness. According to a secret medical report, the politician has been progressing Alzheimer's disease for several years, and every month his health only gets worse. The royal family had to appoint the next person who will inherit the throne after the death of the monarch (he became Duke William).
Unfortunately, even huge fees and the best medical connections are not a guarantee that a celebrity will successfully overcome his disease. Therefore, we wish good luck to those who have yet to go the hard way in combining careers and difficult medical everyday life.