10 celebrities who kicked ass disease

Many people think that the life of the wealthy and famous is not as hard as the rest. But the problems, including health, unfortunately, no one is immune.

The website tells about celebrities who learned of serious disease, do not despair. They not only won in fighting the dangerous disease, but also help to achieve the same results to others.

Sharon Stone

The actress, one of the sex symbols of Hollywood, suffered clinical death due to aneurysm rupture and brain hemorrhage. Despite problems with speech after the surgery, less than 5 years Sharon starred in "basic instinct — 2".

Cope with the difficulties, actress sets an example and supports people with serious diseases. For contribution to charity Sharon stone in 2013 was awarded the Nobel prize.

Michael J. Fox

Outstanding actor in 1991 was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. After this disappointing news he is a 5 time winner of an Emmy, among other awards.

But the main purpose of life was to help in the fight against disease to other people, Michael founded the Fund with a capital of $ 450 million, which is engaged in research for finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Julia Roberts

The actress struggles with the disease idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, in which even a small cut in the skin is threatened by heavy bleeding. Despite this, she starred in the movies, receives prestigious awards and raising 3 children.

Knowing how much of the moral and material forces needed to fight serious diseases, Julia Roberts finds the time and opportunity to help those who were in trouble, speaking as a goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF.

Ben Stiller

Famous comedian underwent an operation to remove the cancer and the debilitating chemotherapy. According to the actor, at first he panicked, but then found a reason to celebrate, because the cancer is found at an early stage.

Returning to normal life, Ben Stiller started a lot to do in order to give others a chance to recover. It supports 25 organizations, including the Institute for cancer research and the Fund for the support of patients with oncological diseases.

Toni Braxton

Famous singer-songwriter, 5-time winner of the prestigious music award "Grammy" suffers from lupus — a disease in which the immune system attacks our own cells.

After learning his diagnosis, Braxton has become to help those who suffer from this disease. The singer is involved financially in the lives of people and sets an example for others to follow, because, despite the illness, she continues to delight audiences with their hits.

Daniel Radcliffe

Beloved "Harry Potter" suffers from dyspraxia — neurological disorders, in which it is difficult to perform the simplest movement. If so, it would seem, is not compatible with the actor's case his illness he had a successful career in film.

The experience gained in combating this disease, allows the actor to give advice to those who suffer from similar diseases. Daniel encourages them not to give up, because it is this belief that helped him become what he is.

Lady Gaga

The flamboyant singer of many hits of our time is sick with systemic lupus erythematosus. Once, during a relapse, the singer wrote a long post in which talked about the tubs with ice, a blanket of foil and other difficult treatments.

Knowing firsthand about the difficulties facing people in your life, the star regularly donates money and acts to protect those who need moral support.

Michael Carlisle Hall

The actor, who played the incomparable Dexter, in 2010, learned that he hadlymphoma. Talking through what he went through, the actor sincerely regrets that not everyone has the space necessary for treatment.

To support such people, Michael became the official representative of the society of leukemia and lymphoma, which funds cancer research and helps sick people.

Kylie Minogue

Australian singer, songwriter and just a woman that in 2005 he learned that she had breast cancer. After winning a difficult battle with the disease, Kylie started to spend a lot of money to convey the importance of timely diagnostics of oncological diseases.

The case of Kylie Minogue became a landmark in the fight against breast cancer, and thanks to her, millions of women began to be screened regularly. For his contribution to the fight against cancer , she was awarded an honorary doctorate of medical Sciences.

Hugh Jackman

In 2013, the actor found skin cancer, and since then he has undergone 6 operations. It seems that after many trials with any pause, but Hugh Jackman continues to work hard.

Probably face-to-face with a terrible diagnosis, the actor realized how much needed support to sick people. He sponsors the 27 organizations that deal with cancer research and other relevant issues.

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