What do Miley Cyrus, Bill Clinton, and Shaun White have in common? The singer, politician, and professional snowboarder all suffer from some form of heart affliction--and they aren't afraid to tell the public about it. We too often view celebrities merely as icons and lose sight of the fact that they struggle with the same health problems, both physical and mental, as everyone else.
This list of 19 celebrities with heart disease shows how heart disease can affect both men and women from teenagers to the elderly.
In Tom Scheve of Discovery's article about 5 celebrities who have had heart attacks, he deftly states, "when it comes to heart disease, it's not who you know, its where you came from. Heart disease is hereditary. While celebrities often take a pass on some of life's more unpleasant experiences, no one has immunity against heart disease and heart attacks."
I commend these celebrities for voicing their struggles and refusing to shy away from admitting their disease for fear of tabloid criticism.
Watch below to see celebrity Marie Osmond campaign for heart disease awareness. Interestingly, Marie Osmond also founded the Children's Miracle Network, a chain of over 170 premiere hospitals that helps millions of sick kids every year. Go Marie!
