List of people with lupus explained
This is a categorised, alphabetical list of notable people who have been diagnosed with lupus.
Lupus is a collection of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues.[1] Symptoms of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs. The most common and most severe form is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Confirmed diagnosis
Sports
Music
- J Dilla (also known as Jay Dee), hip-hop producer and beat maker; died of SLE complications in 2006[5] [6]
- Kéllé Bryan, diagnosed in 1998[7]
- Lucy Vodden, inspiration for the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"; since becoming aware of this, Julian Lennon has campaigned to raise awareness of lupus[8] [9]
- Michael Jackson, had both SLE and vitiligo;[10] diagnosed in 1986, and confirmed by his dermatologist, Arnold Klein, who presented legal documents during court depositions
- Nick Cannon, American actor and former presenter of America's Got Talent[11]
- Seal, British singer-songwriter[12]
- Selena Gomez, American singer and actress[13]
- Teddi King, American singer; died of SLE complications in 1977[14]
- Toni Braxton, American singer, was hospitalized in Los Angeles in December 2012 because of "minor health issues" related to lupus[15]
Stage and screen
Modelling
Politics
- Ferdinand Marcos, former Philippine president, died of SLE complications in 1989[25]
- Hugh Gaitskell, British politician; died of SLE complications in 1963 aged 56[26]
Other
Retrospective diagnosis
- Louisa May Alcott, American author best known for her novel Little Women, has been suggested to have had SLE.[29]
References
- Book: Fitzpatrick, Thomas B.. Fitzpatrick's color atlas and synopsis of clinical dermatology. Klauss Wolff. Wolff, Klaus Dieter. Johnson, Richard R.. Suurmond, Dick. Richard Suurmond. McGraw-Hill Medical Pub. Division. 2005. 978-0-07-144019-6. New York.
- News: August 16, 2012. Olympic soccer player Shannon Boxx's battle with lupus. CNN. September 25, 2020.
- Jewett-Tennant, Jeri. Celebrities with Lupus: Tim Raines. Lupus.About.com. Updated: August 28, 2008
- https://totalwomenscycling.com/lifestyle/interviews/interview-juli-furtado-mountain-biker-aka-the-queen-8765/ "Interview: Juli Furtado mountain biker, aka ‘The Queen’"
- http://rap.about.com/od/profiles/p/JaydeeProfile.htm J Dilla/Jay Dee
- Web site: J Dilla dies. The Guardian. 12 June 2011 .
- Web site: Eternal singer brings lupus awareness to St Thomas'. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. 12 March 2024 .
- http://articles.cnn.com/2009-09-29/entertainment/beatles.lucy.in.the.sky.with.diamonds_1_lucy-vodden-julian-lennon-chronic-disease-lupus?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ
- http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_empty.aspx?articleid=3813&zoneid=99
- Jewett-Tennant, Jeri. Celebrities with Lupus: Michael Jackson. Updated: August 11, 2008.
- http://resources.lupus.org/entry/nick-cannon-living-with-lupus
- Web site: What I see in the mirror: Seal. The Guardian. 11 November 2011 .
- http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6721973/selena-gomez-billboard-cover-sneak-peek
- http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=6962 In the Beginning, 1949–1954 — Teddi King
- Web site: Lupus forces singer Toni Braxton into LA hospital . 8 December 2012. AP.
- Web site: Deng . Jireh . 2023-01-23 . Tonya Ingram, an inspiring L.A. poet and 'lupus warrior,' died waiting for a kidney . 2023-01-24 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
- Web site: 'Shape of Water' star Sally Hawkins reveals she has Lupus . 26 January 2018 . 7 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200807013045/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/international/shape-of-water-star-sally-hawkins-reveals-she-has-lupus-12950450 . live .
- http://lupus.about.com/od/celebritieswithlupus/a/CelebKuralt.htm Celebrities with Lupus: Charles Kuralt
- Jewett-Tennant, Jeri. Celebrities with Lupus: Lauren Schuler Donner. Lupus.About.com. Updated: August 28, 2008.
- http://lupus.about.com/od/celebritieswithlupus/a/LupMaryMcD.htm Celebrities with Lupus: Mary Elizabeth McDonough
- Mclellan, Dennis. Michael Wayne, 68; Producer, Guardian of His Father's Legacy. Los Angeles Times, April 4, 2003.
- Jewett-Tennant, Jeri. Celebrities with Lupus: Ray Walston. Lupus.About.com. Updated: August 11, 2008.
- Jewett-Tennant, Jeri. Celebrities with Lupus: Mercedes Scelba-Shorte. Lupus.About.com. Updated: August 28, 2008.
- http://www.lupus.org.uk/news-events/celebrity/308-sophie-howard Angie Davidson interviews top glamour model Sophie Howard
- http://lupus.about.com/od/celebritieswithlupus/a/CelebMarcos.htm Famous Lupus Patient: Ferdinand Marcos
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/18/newsid_3376000/3376971.stm 1963: Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell dies
- Cramer, Gary. Former chess coach named to Hall of Fame. Penn State Intercom, 26 September 2002.
- Encyclopedia: Gordon . Sarah . Flannery O'Connor . December 8, 2015 . Originally published July 10, 2002 . . Georgia Humanities Council . May 13, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160314114535/http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/flannery-oconnor-1925-1964 . March 14, 2016 . live .
- Hirschhorn N, Greaves IA. 2007. Louisa May Alcott: her mysterious illness. Perspect. Biol. Med.. 50. 2. 243–59. 10.1353/pbm.2007.0019. 17468541. 26383085 .