Category: Stars and celebrities with amputation
Rick Allen, is the one-armed drummer of Def Leppard’s
Rick Allen is the one-armed drummer of Def Leppards.” Exploring the remarkable career of this renowned musician despite his amputation.
Rahm Israel Emanuel, lost a finger due to sepsis
Rahm Israel Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago, lost a finger due to a sepsis infection. Learn more about this rare medical case.
James Doohan, Star Trek actor, lost his middle finger
James Doohan, Star Trek actor, lost his middle finger.” Background on the iconic actor’s little-known physical condition.
Heather Mills lost her left leg but continued modeling
Heather Mills, British model, lost her left leg but continued to shine on the catwalk. Inspiring story of resilience and overcoming.
Matthew Perry, from friends, had an amputated finger
The amputation of the finger of Matthew Perry, Friends actor.” Insight into the physical challenges faced by this well-known performer.
Angel Giuffria has arm bionic is disability advocate
Angel Giuffria has a bionic arm and she is a disability advocate. Highlighting the work of this actress raising awareness about assistive technology.
Kiara Marshall, lost her leg, is social justice activist
Kiara Marshall lost her leg and now is a model and social justice activist. How this woman turned her disability into a platform for advocacy.
Natália Mayara, wheelchair tennis player
Natalia Mayara, wheelchair tennis player.” Highlighting the achievements of this athlete in the realm of adaptive sports.
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, lost her left eye and left hand
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, best-selling author, lost her left eye and left hand in 2011. Profile of this resilient woman who overcame a tragic accident.
Victoria Salcedo, triple amputee, in Miss Ecuador
Victoria Salcedo, triple amputee, former participant of the Miss Ecuador 2021 pageant, now is dancing in Ecuador’s reality TV shows ‘Soy el Mejor’.
Alaqua Cox “Echo” star Marvel. Deaf, and leg amputated
Alaqua Cox is Echo, the new Marvel star. Profile of this deaf actress with a prosthetic leg making her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Roberto Carlos “King of Latin music” amputated
Roberto Carlos, King of Latin Music, Amputated. The inspiring story of the renowned musician who overcame the loss of his leg.
JC Sheitan Tenet, tattoo with a biomechanical arm
JC Sheitan Tenet, Tattoo with a Biomechanical Arm. Highlighting the creative work of this artist who incorporates prosthetic technology into body art.
Rob Mendez, football coach with Tetra-amelia syndrome
Rob Mendez, Football Coach Without Arms or Legs. Inspirational story of this coach who is defying the odds and pursuing his passion.
Paul de Gelder, a shark bit his arm and leg off
Paul de Gelder, a Shark Bit His Arm and Leg Off. Harrowing account of this Australian navy diver’s encounter with a deadly predator.
April Limb Loss and Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM)
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month”. Information about this annual visibility campaign.
Rosalina Oktavia, leg amputation, Parajuegos Asia model
Rosalina Oktavia, with leg amputation, is a model and was a medalist at the 2018 Asian Paralympic Games. Profile of this woman who excels in sports and fashion.
Jessica Long, double amputee, paraswimming medalist
Jessica Long, with double amputation, is a Paralympic swimming medalist. Biography of this athlete who has overcome great sporting challenges.
