The most recent celebrity to tell the world that he has IBD is one of the young stars of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," Ken Baumann. The actor, who was just married, was on Good Morning America, where he discussed having Crohn's disease and the surgery he had to repair a perforation. He also did an interview with People magazine, where he discussed his health a bit more.
It is an interesting time we live in now, where celebrities and athletes are discuss their health more openly. I have a handful of famous names in my "Guess Who Has IBD?" section, but I know these can't be the only famous people who have IBD. I'm sure there are more, and have heard the rumors, but few acknowledge their health problems.
What do you think, is it their personal business to keep private as they see fit, or should they disclose their health issues in an effort to bring more attention to the disease? Click on "comments" below and tell me, or tweet at me on Twitter at @aboutibd.
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The more education the better. How brave of them to increase understanding!
They shouldn’t feel like they have to share, but they can be an inspiration to others, so they might want to consider it.
I believe it’s up to each person as to how they want or not want there health discussed. but if more people openly discuss there IBD, like a popular actor. Lets others know they are not alone and may even help them to ask questions, and get the help they so desperately need.