List of people with lupus

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Seal 2012

List of People with Lupus is a compilation of notable individuals who have been diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body. Lupus is known for its difficulty to diagnose and its complex effects, which can vary greatly from person to person. This list includes individuals from various fields such as entertainment, sports, and politics, who have either publicly disclosed their diagnosis or have been recognized posthumously for their battle with the disease.

Entertainment[edit | edit source]

  • Selena Gomez - An American singer, actress, and producer, Selena Gomez revealed in 2015 that she had been diagnosed with lupus. Her battle with the disease led her to undergo a kidney transplant in 2017.
  • Toni Braxton - The Grammy Award-winning singer was diagnosed with lupus in 2008. Braxton has been open about her struggles with the disease and its impact on her career and personal life.
  • Nick Cannon - An American comedian, rapper, and television host, Nick Cannon disclosed his lupus nephritis diagnosis in 2012. He has since been an advocate for lupus awareness and research.

Sports[edit | edit source]

  • Tim Raines - A former professional baseball player, Raines was diagnosed with lupus during his career. Despite the diagnosis, he continued to play and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.

Politics[edit | edit source]

  • Maurine Neuberger - An American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Oregon, Neuberger was diagnosed with lupus. She was one of the first high-profile politicians to speak about her experience with the disease.

Literature[edit | edit source]

  • Flannery O'Connor - The celebrated American writer was diagnosed with lupus in the 1950s. The disease significantly impacted her life and work, leading to her early death at the age of 39.

Activism[edit | edit source]

  • Michael Wayne - Son of legendary actor John Wayne, Michael Wayne was diagnosed with lupus. He later became an advocate for lupus research and awareness before his death in 2003.

See Also[edit | edit source]


WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD