There are numerous celebrities with epilepsy from the world of film and TV. Here are some actors you may not know have epilepsy. Best known for his work in The Matrix and Lord of the Rings, Hugo Weaving began having seizures as a teenager. In his Treatise on Epilepsy, the French 17th century physician Jean Taxil refers to Aristotle 's "famous epileptics". This list includes Heracles, Ajax, Bellerophon, Socrates, Plato, Empedocles, Maracus of Syracuse, and the Sibyls. [1] . Below are nine well known people — writers, athletes, entertainers and more — who lived with a seizure disorder at one point in their life. 1. Vincent Van Gogh
Below are nine well known people — writers, athletes, entertainers and more — who lived with a seizure disorder at one point in their life. 1. Vincent Van Gogh Below we list some celebrities and other famous people who have suffered from epilepsy: The Epilepsy Center and the Ohio Epilepsy Foundation list more known figures with epilepsy. Patients with frequent seizures not controlled with anti-epileptic drugs (AED), may be helped with epilepsy surgery. Here is a list of famous people with epilepsy. Some of the celebrities are - Elton John, Danny Glover, Adam Horovitz, and Lil Wayne. Vincent van Gogh: His vibrant use of color and dynamic brushwork have led some to suggest that his neurological condition shaped his artistic vision. Napoleon Bonaparte: While experiencing several health issues historically documented as seizures, he led campaigns that changed the face of Europe. Actor Hugo Weaving, who is best known internationally for his roles in 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was a teenager. He hasn't let it hold him back, and he's been open about his condition.
Here is a list of famous people with epilepsy. Some of the celebrities are - Elton John, Danny Glover, Adam Horovitz, and Lil Wayne. Vincent van Gogh: His vibrant use of color and dynamic brushwork have led some to suggest that his neurological condition shaped his artistic vision. Napoleon Bonaparte: While experiencing several health issues historically documented as seizures, he led campaigns that changed the face of Europe. Actor Hugo Weaving, who is best known internationally for his roles in 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was a teenager. He hasn't let it hold him back, and he's been open about his condition. Celebrities with Epilepsy | February 21, 2025. There are some people who don’t turn a deaf ear to what everyone else doesn’t want to hear. The phobic fear of epilepsy. For example, Greg Grunberg is a true “Hero.” Not just as a TV star but also as the spokesperson for the Epilepsy Foundation of America. He is joined in his support by: