List of Famous People with Parkinson's, loosely Disease ranked by fame and popularity. Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Symptoms of the disease include shaking and slow movement. Various treatments of Parkinson's disease include medication, surgery and stem cell transplants. Parkinson's disease can be caused by genetics or environmental factors.
Who is the most famous person with Parkinson's disease? Adolf Hitler tops our list. The Nazi dictator was never officially diagnosed with Parkinson's, but historians believe that he began to show various symptoms of the disease as early as 1937. Other powerful people with Parkinson's disease include George Wallace, Pope John Paul II and Bhumibol Adulyadej.
“Back to the Future” actor Michael J. Fox has become a spokesperson for Parkinson's disease. He was diagnosed in 1991 and he announced his condition publicly in 1998. The “Teen Wolf” actor started The Michael J. Fox Foundation to help advance research to cure the disease. Other famous people with Parkinson's disease include boxer Muhammad Ali, musician Johnny Cash and surrealist artist Salvador Dali.
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Adolf Hitler
Historians believe that Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler suffered from Parkinson's disease. The first time symptoms were observed was 1937.
Billy Connolly
Comedian Billy Connolly was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013.
Billy Graham
Christian evangelist Billy Graham was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1992.
Casey Kasem
Radio host Casey Kasem suffers from Parkinson's disease and the early stages of dementia.
Estelle Getty
"Golden Girls" actress Estelle Getty had Parkinson's disease and osteoporosis.
Johnny Cash
Country music singer Johnny Cash was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1997.
Michael J. Fox
"Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991.
Muhammad Ali
Boxer Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984 as a result of sustaining several severe head injuries.
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2001.
Salvador Dalí
Artist Salvador Dali suffered from Parkinson's and heart disease.