| It is easy to feel alone, until you start to learn about | | | | Cruise has dyslexia, as did his mother and all his |
| famous people with disabilities. There are many people | | | | siblings. |
| who overcame their own personal challenges and | | | | Albert Einstein, (1879 to 1955), is considered a genius |
| social stigma and make a real difference in the world. | | | | and one of the greatest scientists of all time and with |
| Here are seven examples of some of the most | | | | his theory of relativity, ushered in the modern atomic |
| famous people with disabilities - some you may have | | | | age. Albert Einstein had a learning disability and did |
| known about and some may surprise you! | | | | very poorly in public schools. |
| Here are 7 famous people with disabilities: | | | | Ernest Hemingway, (1899 to 1961), is a very well known |
| Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., (1930 to present) also known | | | | American novelist, writing such works as "A Farwell to |
| as Buzz Aldrin, was the second person to walk on the | | | | Arms" and "For Whom the Bell Tolls". Ernest |
| moon, landing with Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969. | | | | Hemingway suffered both physical and mental |
| Buzz Aldrin has bipolar disorder. | | | | illnesses and ended his own life battling suicidal |
| Sir Winston Churchill, (1874 to 1965), led Great Britain | | | | depression in 1961. |
| during World War II and is often referred to as one of | | | | Robin Williams, (1951 to present), is a very well known |
| the greatest statesman that ever lived. A man of | | | | actor/comedian who launched is career with the 1978 |
| many talents (speaker, author, painter, reporter and | | | | TV show "Mork and Mindy", also has many comedy |
| soldier), Winston Churchill also was afflicted with bipolar | | | | albums and movies, such as the 1987 film "Good |
| disorder. | | | | Morning, Vietnam". Robin Williams is diagnosed with |
| William Jefferson Clinton, (1946 to present), is also | | | | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). |
| known as Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United | | | | These are only a few of the more "famous of the |
| States. Bill Clinton has a hearing impairment and uses | | | | famous" and there are many more people who have |
| hearing aids. | | | | used their strengths instead of dwelling on their |
| Tom Cruise, (1962 to present), is an actor who is | | | | challenges and have full, productive, and happy lives. |
| certainly a household name today. His career began to | | | | Knowing there are others out there, and many famous |
| take off after getting the role in "Risky Business", and | | | | people with disabilities, can instill hope and help you feel |
| skyrocketed after his performance in "Top Gun". Tom | | | | just a little less alone. |