There are several celebrities in both Bollywood and Hollywood who suffer from some rare disease or condition.
As Rare Disease Day is just around the corner, let us take a look at a few celebrities who are living with a rare disease.
Amitabh Bachchan: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, on an episode of “KBC 15”, revealed that he was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune disorder that results in weakness of skeletal muscles.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: The South star revealed that she was diagnosed with myositis, a rare condition which makes the immune system attack your muscles.
Salman Khan: In 2017, Khan opened up about his health condition and said that he suffered from trigeminal neuralgia which results in intense shooting or jabbing pain in the face that feels like an electric shock.
Selena Gomez: Actor and singer Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus in 2013. An autoimmune condition, it occurs when the body attacks its own tissues and organs.
Selena Gomez: Actor and singer Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus in 2013. An autoimmune condition, it occurs when the body attacks its own tissues and organs.
Celine Dion: The “My Heart Will Go On” singer suffers from stiff person syndrome, a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that most commonly causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms.
Bella Hadid: Supermodel Bella Hadid was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2013, a rare illness caused by the bite of a tick carrying the borrelia bacteria.