List of people with ME/CFS
Appearance
This is a list of notable people diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). ME is sometimes referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is the standard global name as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) ICD-10 G93.3.
Name | Occupation | Nationality |
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Michelle Akers[1] | Former Olympic soccer player | American |
Paul Atherton[2] | Television & Film Producer | British |
Richie Barnett[3] | Rugby League player and television present | New Zealander |
Emma Blackery[1] | Youtuber and singer-songwriter | British |
Susan Blackmore[1] | Writer and lecturer | British |
Howard Bloom[1] | Publicist and writer | American |
Olaf Bodden[4] | Professional soccer player | German |
Ricky Carmichael[5] | Motocross racer | American |
Cher[1][6] | Recording artist, actress, director, and record producer. | American |
Pema Chödrön[7] | Buddhist nun | American |
Tom Clarke[8] | Politician | British |
Neil Codling[9] | keyboard player for the band Suede | British |
Michael Crawford[10] | Actor and singer | British |
Laura Dundovic[11] | Former Miss Universe Australia | Australian |
Blake Edwards[1][12] | Film director, screenwriter and producer | American |
Flea (Michael Balzary)[13] | Bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers | Australian-American |
Clare Francis[14] | Yachtswoman and novelist | British |
Luke Ford[15] | Journalist and Blogger | Australian-American |
Leigh Hatcher[16] | Journalist and news presenter | Australian |
Susan Harris[17] | Television writer and producer | American |
Jens Höing[18] | Racing Driver | German |
Laura Hillenbrand[1][19] | Author | American |
Andy Hunt[1][20] | Association footballer | British |
Keith Jarrett[1] | Jazz pianist | American |
Leonard A. Jason[21] | Professor of psychology at DePaul University | American |
Martin Lev[22] | Actor | British |
Peter Marshall[23] | Squash player | British |
Brooks Mileson[24] | Businessman | British |
Sophia Mirza[25] | Often wrongly reported as being the first person to die from the disease. | British |
Stuart Murdoch | Musician, lead singer in the band Belle and Sebastian | Scottish |
Stevie Nicks[26] | American singer-songwriter | American |
Andrew Oldcorn[27] | Golfer | British |
Amy Peterson[1] | Short track speed skater | American |
Henry Percy | 11th Duke of Northumberland | British |
Martin Phillips[20] | Association footballer | British |
David Puttnam[28] | British film maker and producer | British |
John Rutter[29] | Composer | British |
Ali Smith[1][30] | Author | British |
Robin Söderling[31] | Tennis player | Swedish |
Naomi Weisstein[32] | Author and neuroscientist | American |
Ken Wilber[33] | Author | American |
Chris Willsher[1] | Singer with The Bus Station Loonies | British |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Lisman SR; Dougherty K (2007). Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 297–302. ISBN 978-0-470-11772-9.
- ^ "What About ME?" (Trailer). United Kingdom: Double D Productions. 2010. Event occurs at 3:57. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
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(help) - ^ "Our stories". ME Aukland. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Documentary "Der müde Stürmer"" (in German). Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ Perez AJ (2007-10-12). "Illness curtails Carmichael's motocross farewell". Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- ^ "Interview with Cher". BBC.co.uk. 2006-11-05. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
- ^ Shambhala Publications (2010). "About Pema Chödrön".
- ^ "MPs call for action on ME". BBC. 1999-05-12. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
- ^ Cohen, J (2001-03-23). "Billboard Bits: Fatboy Slim, Suede, Keb' Mo'". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ Michael Crawford (January 16, 2011). "'Singing in a fat suit left me so ill I could hardly walk... now I'm back in the West End': Michael Crawford on his return to the stage".
- ^ Herald Sun (November 22, 2010). "TV dating host battles with fatigue".
- ^ Harris K (December 16, 2010). "Blake Edwards, Versatile, Volatile Movie Director, Dies at 88".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Clare Francis: A brief biography". Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ http://www.lukeford.net/blog/?p=32157
- ^ "I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just A Little Unwell". Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ "Biography for Susan Harris". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
- ^ Cohen, J (2009-03-23). "Billboard Bits: Fatboy Slim, Suede, Keb' Mo'". Jens Höing. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ "A Sudden Illness". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2011.
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(help) - ^ a b "Torquay's Phillips hangs up boots". BBC. 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ^ Tuller, D (2008-04-30). "Expert Q&A, Learning Firsthand about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ^ "The Cast of Bugsy Malone". Paramount. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
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- ^ Murray, E (2008-11-04). "Gretna owner Mileson dies". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ Hooper, R (2006-06-16). "First official UK death from chronic fatigue syndrome". New Scientist. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
- ^ Off The Record (2000-09-24). "Stevie Nicks Interview".
- ^ Spencer, P (1998-05-01). "CFS: A suitable case for treatment" (pdf). 11 (5): 223–6. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
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(help) - ^ Sarah Boseley (2004-04-27). "Puttnam tells of 16 years with ME". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
- ^ Donald McLeod. "Composer of the Week: John Rutter". Retrieved 2013-10-10.
- ^ France, Louise (2005-05-22). "Life stories: Ali Smith". Guardian Unlimited. London. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
- ^ Kalle Forssell. "Söderling: Varför ska jag sätta ett datum?". Retrieved 2013-10-10.
- ^ Jesse Lemisch and Naomi Weisstein (1997). "Remarks on Naomi Weisstein".
- ^ Ken Wilbur (2006). "Meditate and Eat Your Veggies".