With nearly 1 million people in the U.S. living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s no surprise that some of them are celebrities and public figures.
Multiple sclerosis is a potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that disrupts blood flow and communication between the brain and the body. As a result, those with MS may experience speech problems, numbness or weakness, blurry vision, and a range of other life-altering symptoms. Most people living with MS have a “relapsing-remitting disease course,” meaning they’ll experience periods where their symptoms will flare, followed by a period of remission, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Here are 10 celebrities who have been outspoken about their diagnosis, work with organizations to raise funds or spread awareness about MS, and ultimately inspire hope in others living with the same symptoms.
With nearly 1 million people in the U.S. living with multiple sclerosis, it’s no surprise that some of them are celebrities. Here are 10 famous people with MS.
