Kristen Stewart is one of the ‘celebrities’ who suffer from it Tourette Syndrome, During the filming of ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ (2011), he tried to fight his tics (swearing non-stop) by depositing a coin in a piggy bank every now and then.
The former football player and current owner of Inter Miami has often mentioned his obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) caused by his Tourette syndrome. The case of David Beckham is quite common, since according to the Spanish Society of Neurology, 50% of TS patients suffer from OCD.
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lele pons
In her YouTube documentary, ‘The Secret Life of Lele Ponce’ (2020), the Venezuelan singer and ‘influencer’ said that she suffers from Tourette syndrome and can move forward with professional help and the help of her family. “I have a lot of tics. It is tiring. “I get a lot of headaches,” he said during a session filmed for the documentary.
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dash mihok
Actor Dash Mihok, best known for his work on the series ‘Ray Donovan’ (2013-2020), is an ambassador for the Tourette Association of America and has spoken about his disorder several times. “It’s a hard disease to understand,” he said in an interview with the late journalist Larry King.
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Zac Efron
Another famous person suffering from Tourette syndrome is Zac Efron. In her case, she suffers from a motor tics that involves compulsively scratching her arms.
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dan aykroyd
Actor Dan Aykroyd, best known for his roles in ‘The Blues Brothers’ (1980) and ‘Ghostbusters’ (1984), is another famous person suffering from Tourette syndrome. He was diagnosed when he was 12 years old and in addition, he also suffered from Asperger’s.
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tim howard
Former US goalkeeper Tim Howard said he experienced the first symptoms of Tourette syndrome at the age of 9 to 10 when he was playing for Manchester United. Despite this he became one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
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seth rogan
In a tweet published in 2021, the Canadian actor and director confessed that he has Tourette syndrome. In Seth Rogen’s case, it appears as a very mild cringe.
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lewis capaldi
The Scottish artist revealed on his social networks that he has Tourette syndrome, which manifests itself with involuntary jerks. “I don’t want you to think I’m doing Coke or anything like that,” he joked. Lewis Capaldi also revealed that he receives treatment to deal with the disorder.
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jamie grace
In a video recorded for the Tourette Association of America, singer Jamie Grace explains how she has dealt with the disease. “I was diagnosed when I was 11, and it’s definitely been a challenge,” she said. However, he has been able to develop his career in music without any problems.
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billie eilish
On David Letterman’s talk show ‘They Need No Introduction’ (2018-) on Netflix, Billie Eilish detailed what it’s like to live with Tourette syndrome, which she was diagnosed with when she was 11 years old. He said, “They think I do these things like it’s a funny thing and the truth is that it always hurts me a lot.”
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Source: 20 minutes