It’s easy to feel lonely, until you start learning about famous people with disabilities. There are many people who have overcome their own personal challenges and social stigma and are making a real difference in the world. Here are seven examples of some of the most famous people with disabilities – some you may know and some you may be surprised by!
Here are 7 famous people with disabilities:
Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., (1930 to present) also known as Buzz Aldrin, was the second person to walk on the moon, landing with Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969. Buzz Aldrin has bipolar disorder.
Sir Winston Churchill, (1874 to 1965), led Great Britain during World War II and is often cited as one of the greatest statesmen who ever lived. A man of many talents (speaker, author, painter, reporter, and soldier), Winston Churchill also suffered from bipolar disorder.
William Jefferson Clinton, (1946 to present), also known as Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States. Bill Clinton is hearing impaired and wears hearing aids.
Tom Cruise, (1962 to present), is an actor who is certainly a household name today. His career began to take off after landing the role in “Risky Business”, and skyrocketed after his performance in “Top Gun”. Tom Cruise has dyslexia, as does his mother and all of his siblings.
Albert Einstein, (1879 to 1955), is considered a genius and one of the greatest scientists of all time and with his theory of relativity, he marked the beginning of the modern atomic age. Albert Einstein had a learning disability and did very poorly in public schools.
Ernest Hemingway, (1899 to 1961), is a well-known American novelist, who wrote such works as “A Farewell to Arms” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. Ernest Hemingway suffered from physical and mental illnesses and ended his own life battling suicidal depression in 1961.
Robin Williams, (1951 to present), is a well known actor/comedian who launched his career with the 1978 TV show “Mork and Mindy”, he also has many comedy albums and movies, such as the 1987 movie “Good Morning”. , Viet Nam.” “. Robin Williams is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
These are just some of the most “famous of the famous” and there are many more people who have used their strengths instead of dwelling on their challenges and lead full, productive and happy lives. Knowing that there are others out there, and many famous people with disabilities, can instill hope and help you feel a little less alone.