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This is a list of notable people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).

Name Occupation Nationality
Michelle Akers[1] Former Olympic soccer player American
Karin Alvtegen[2] Author Swedish
Paul Atherton[3] Television and film producer British
Ann Bannon[4] Author American
Richie Barnett[5] Rugby League player and television presenter New Zealander
Henrik Berggren[6] Lead singer in the band Broder Daniel Swedish
Emma Blackery[1] YouTuber and singer-songwriter British
Susan Blackmore[1] Writer and lecturer British
Howard Bloom[1] Publicist and writer American
Olaf Bodden[7] Professional soccer player German
Jennifer Brea[8] Documentary filmmaker and activist American
Ricky Carmichael[9] Motocross racer American
Cher[1][10] Recording artist, actress, director, and record producer American
Roger Cicero[11] Jazz and pop musician German
Pema Chödrön[12] Buddhist nun American
Susanna Clarke[13] Author British
Tom Clarke[14] Politician British
Neil Codling[15] Keyboard player for the band Suede British
Merryn Crofts Drama student whose death was caused by ME/CFS[16] British
Michael Crawford Actor and singer British
Laura Dundovic[17] Former Miss Universe Australia Australian
Blake Edwards[1][18] Film director, screenwriter and producer American
Florian-Ayala Fauna[19][20] Artist, musician, music producer American
Flea (Michael Balzary)[21] Bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Australian-American
Clare Francis[22] Yachtswoman and novelist British
Luke Ford[23] Journalist and Blogger Australian-American
Leigh Hatcher[24] Journalist and news presenter Australian
Susan Harris[25] Television writer and producer American
Jens Höing[26] Racing driver German
Laura Hillenbrand[1][27] Author American
Andy Hunt[1][28] Association footballer British
Keith Jarrett[1] Jazz pianist American
Leonard A. Jason[29] Professor of psychology at DePaul University American
Brynmor John[30][31][32] Politician British
Roger King[33] Novelist British living in US
Peter Marshall[34] Squash player British
Brooks Mileson[35] Businessman British
Sophia Mirza[36] A woman who was the first to have CFS listed as a cause of death in the UK[36] British
Stuart Murdoch[37] Musician, lead singer in the band Belle and Sebastian British (Scottish)
Stevie Nicks[38] American singer-songwriter American
Andrew Oldcorn[39] Golfer British
Amy Peterson[1] Short track speed skater American
Henry Percy 11th Duke of Northumberland British
Martin Phillips[28] Association footballer British
David Puttnam[40] British film maker and producer British
John Rutter[41] Composer British
Ali Smith[1][42] Author British
Amy Studt[43] Musician British
Naomi Weisstein[44] Author and neuroscientist American
Ken Wilber[45] Author American
Chris Willsher[1] Singer with The Bus Station Loonies British

References

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  2. ^ Svenska Dagbladet, interview 2017-12-08 (in Swedish)
  3. ^ "What About ME?" (Trailer). United Kingdom: Double D Productions. 2010. Event occurs at 3:57. Archived from the original on May 25, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
  4. ^ Cain, Paul (2007). "Ann Bannon". Leading the parade: Conversations with America's most influential lesbians and gay men. Scarecrow Press, Inc. pp. 155–163. ISBN 0-8108-5913-0
  5. ^ "Our stories". ME Aukland. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Henrik Berggren drabbad av kroniskt trötthetssyndrom" (Article in Swedish) http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/a/dKwyA/henrik-berggren-drabbad-av-kroniskt-trotthetssyndrom
  7. ^ "Documentary "Der müde Stürmer"" (in German). Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
  8. ^ "The story and stigma of a baffling illness: Jen Brea speaks at TEDSummit". TED Blog. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  9. ^ Perez AJ (2007-10-12). "Illness curtails Carmichael's motocross farewell". Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  10. ^ "Interview with Cher". BBC.co.uk. 2006-11-05. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
  11. ^ "German jazz singer Roger Cicero dies, aged 45". Deutsche Welle. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  12. ^ Shambhala Publications (2010). "About Pema Chödrön".
  13. ^ "Susanna Clarke cancels book tour". Adweek.com. Archived from the original on 3 May 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  14. ^ "MPs call for action on ME". BBC. 1999-05-12. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  15. ^ Cohen, J (2001-03-23). "Billboard Bits: Fatboy Slim, Suede, Keb' Mo'". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
  16. ^ "'Vindication' for woman who wanted ME on death certificate". BBC News. 27 July 2018.
  17. ^ Herald Sun (November 22, 2010). "TV dating host battles with fatigue".
  18. ^ Harris K (December 16, 2010). "Blake Edwards, Versatile, Volatile Movie Director, Dies at 88".
  19. ^ A Blaze Ansuz staff (9 August 2019). "Hermetic Resistance: An Interview With Post-Industrial Artist Florian-Ayala Fauna". A Blaze Ansuz. WordPress. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
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  21. ^ Fitzpatrick, R (2004). Red Hot Chili Peppers: Give It Away: The Stories Behind Every Song. Da Capo Press. pp. 140. ISBN 1-56025-579-X.
  22. ^ "Clare Francis: A brief biography". Retrieved 2008-12-09.
  23. ^ "A Painful Life Lesson from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Luke Ford".
  24. ^ "I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just A Little Unwell". Retrieved 2008-12-09.
  25. ^ "Biography for Susan Harris". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
  26. ^ Cohen, J (2009-03-23). "Billboard Bits: Fatboy Slim, Suede, Keb' Mo'". Jens Höing. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
  27. ^ "A Sudden Illness". The New Yorker. 30 June 2003. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  28. ^ a b "Torquay's Phillips hangs up boots". BBC. 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  29. ^ Tuller, D (2008-04-30). "Expert Q&A, Learning Firsthand about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2009-10-13. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  30. ^ Hooper, Malcolm; Williams, Margaret (Spring 2010). "Magical Medicine: How to make a disease disappear" (PDF). {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  31. ^ "Parliamentary business". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). House of Commons. 1999-05-12. col. 270.
  32. ^ Twisk, F. N.; Maes, M. (2009). "A review on cognitive behavorial therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET) in myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) / chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS): CBT/GET is not only ineffective and not evidence-based, but also potentially harmful for many patients with ME/CFS". Neuro Endocrinol Letters. 30 (3): 284–299. PMID 19855350.
  33. ^ King, Roger (2012). Love and Fatigue in America. University of Wisconsin Press. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-299-28720-7.
  34. ^ Marshall P; Kehoe N (2001-03-16). Shattered: A Champion's Fight Against a Mystery Illness. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84018-395-5.
  35. ^ Murray, E (2008-11-04). "Gretna owner Mileson dies". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
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  37. ^ Ryan Prior (5 October 2018). "Indie pop sensation's disease became his muse". CNN. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  38. ^ Off The Record (2000-09-24). "Stevie Nicks Interview".
  39. ^ Spencer, P (1998-05-01). "CFS: A suitable case for treatment" (PDF). 11 (5): 223–6. Retrieved 2012-05-16. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  40. ^ Sarah Boseley (2004-04-27). "Puttnam tells of 16 years with ME". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
  41. ^ Donald McLeod. "Composer of the Week: John Rutter". Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  42. ^ France, Louise (2005-05-22). "Life stories: Ali Smith". Guardian Unlimited. London. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
  43. ^ "Famous Self-Harmers: Amy Studt". Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  44. ^ Jesse Lemisch; Naomi Weisstein (1997). "Remarks on Naomi Weisstein". Archived from the original on 2008-05-22. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
  45. ^ Ken Wilbur (2006). "Meditate and Eat Your Veggies".
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