Guess Who Has IBD?
Actors, sports heroes, U.S. Presidents, and even Kings have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Fernando Pisani, Edmonton Oiler Forward
Edmonton Oiler forward Fernando Pisani was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, in September 2007.
Edmonton Oiler forward Fernando Pisani was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, in September 2007.
Marvin Bush
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.
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.
Al Geiberger
Al Geiberger, professional golfer known as Mr. 59, had ileostomy surgery in 1980.
Al Geiberger, professional golfer known as Mr. 59, had ileostomy surgery in 1980.
Alfred, King of Wessex (871-899)
Alfred, King of Wessex suffered from a mysterious ailment throughout his lifetime that is now suspected to have been Crohn's Disease.
Alfred, King of Wessex suffered from a mysterious ailment throughout his lifetime that is now suspected to have been Crohn's Disease.
Anastacia Kirkland, Singer
Anastacia, award-winning singer, has battled Crohn's disease since the age of 13.
Anastacia, award-winning singer, has battled Crohn's disease since the age of 13.
David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguar Quarterback
Jacksonville Jaguar Quarterback David Garrard first experienced symptoms of Crohn’s disease at the end of the 2003 NFL season. In June of 2004, medical therapy failed, and he underwent surgery.
Jacksonville Jaguar Quarterback David Garrard first experienced symptoms of Crohn’s disease at the end of the 2003 NFL season. In June of 2004, medical therapy failed, and he underwent surgery.
Dwight David Eisenhower
Dwight David Eisenhower, or Ike, had emergency surgery for Crohn's Disease during his presidency.
Dwight David Eisenhower, or Ike, had emergency surgery for Crohn's Disease during his presidency.
John York, actor
John York, best known for playing Mac Scorpio on General Hospital, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 17.
John York, best known for playing Mac Scorpio on General Hospital, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 17.
Kevin Dineen, Right Wing
Kevin Dineen, Right Wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets battles Crohn's Disease.
Kevin Dineen, Right Wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets battles Crohn's Disease.
Mary Ann Mobley, former Miss America
A biography of Mary Ann Mobley, former Miss America who has Crohn's Disease.
A biography of Mary Ann Mobley, former Miss America who has Crohn's Disease.
Mike McCready, Lead Guitarist for Pearl Jam
Mike McCready, lead guitarist for rock group Pearl Jam suffers from Crohn's disease.
Mike McCready, lead guitarist for rock group Pearl Jam suffers from Crohn's disease.
Nicky Hopkins, "Session Man"
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.
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
Peter Neilsen, former Mr. USA and fitness trainer to the stars, was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at age 15.
Peter Neilsen, former Mr. USA and fitness trainer to the stars, was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at age 15.
Rolf Benirschke, former place-kicker, San Diego Chargers
Rolf Benirschke, former NFL star, had emergency ostomy surgery and continued to play football.
Rolf Benirschke, former NFL star, had emergency ostomy surgery and continued to play football.
Shayne Corson, Left Wing for the Dallas Stars
Shayne Corson, left wing for the Dallas Stars was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 15.
Shayne Corson, left wing for the Dallas Stars was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 15.
Theoren Fleury
Theo Fleury was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1996, but hasn't let that stop him from continuing his career in the National Hockey League.
Theo Fleury was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1996, but hasn't let that stop him from continuing his career in the National Hockey League.