Guess Who Has IBD?

Alfred, King of Wessex suffered from a mysterious ailment throughout his lifetime that is now suspected to have been Crohn's Disease.

The "Ally" behind "Ally's Law" was diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a tween, and became an activist for people with IBD.

Anastacia, award-winning singer, has battled Crohn's disease since the age of 13.

Casey Abrams, a contestant on American Idol, is a musician and singer who also has ulcerative colitis.

Dwight David Eisenhower, or Ike, had emergency surgery for Crohn's Disease during his presidency.

Actor Gregory Itzin, perhaps best known for his role as President in the television series "24," also has ulcerative colitis.

James Redford, son of actor Robert Redford, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 15. He subsequently developed liver disease and received two liver transplants.

John York, best known for playing Mac Scorpio on General Hospital, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 17.

Marvin Bush, the youngest son of former President George H.W. Bush, and the younger brother of President George W. Bush, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 29.

A biography of Mary Ann Mobley, former Miss America who has Crohn's Disease.

Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees died unexpectedly after complications of a twisted intestine at age 53.

Mike McCready, lead guitarist for rock group Pearl Jam suffers from Crohn's disease.

Pianist Nicky Hopkins, born in London on February 24, 1944, amassed more than 500 album credits in his career. Hopkins was a “session” musician, who played piano on releases by The Beatles, The Who, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, David Bowie, and The Kinks. He also suffered from Crohn’s disease.

Peter Neilsen, former Mr. USA and fitness trainer to the stars, was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at age 15.

Hollywood screenwriter Dan O'Bannon was best known for writing the screenplay for Alien and both writing and directing Return of the Living Dead. O'Bannon also suffered from Crohn's disease.