Category: Stars and celebrities with amputation
Jess Quinn, lost her right leg to cancer at the age of 9
Jessica Emily Quinn Lost Her Right Leg to Cancer at Age 9. Heartbreaking yet empowering story of this young woman’s journey with amputation.
Lauren Wasser, lost her legs to toxic shock syndrome
Lauren Wasser Lost Her Legs to Toxic Shock Syndrome. Tragic yet inspiring account of this model’s battle with a life-threatening condition.
Lary León Molina, multiple amputee and fighter
Lary León Molina and his positive attitude that breaks the mold. Profile of this individual redefining perceptions about living with a disability.
Haven Shepherd, amputation Paralympic swimmer
Haven Shepherd, the US swimmer Paralympian who survived a family suicide attempt at a young age. Overcoming adversity to achieve athletic success.
Footless Jo, amputated foot, the brave act of faith
Footless Jo’s brave leap of faith. The remarkable journey of a man who overcame the loss of his feet to achieve his goals.
Samantha Tokita McLean, leg amputee and photographer
Samantha Tokita-McLean, content creator and disability advocate. Highlighting the work of this influencer promoting disability awareness.
John Edward Heath, leg amputation, nothing stops him
John Edward Heath: After having his leg amputated, this former Marine won’t let anything stop him. Story of resilience and determination.
Bethany Hamilton, arm amputation, shark attack survivor
Bethany Hamilton, shark attack survivor. Inspiring story of the professional surfer who lost her arm but continued to pursue her dreams.
Jack Eyers, amputated leg, has no brakes in life
Jack Eyers: ‘Having a disability doesn’t need to hold you back’. The inspiring message of this former model and personal trainer with an amputation.
Kanya Sesser, leg amputee, is a model and skateboarder
Kanya Sesser demonstrated that physical differences are not limits in life. How this model and athlete broke barriers as a person with a disability.
Sophie de Oliveira Barata, creates art prosthetics
Sophie de Oliveira Barata creates highly stylized wearable art piece prosthetics. Profile of the artist redefining the aesthetics of prosthetic limbs.
James Young, the coolest bionic arm
James Young, The Coolest Bionic Arm. Profile of this individual who has embraced advanced prosthetic technology.
Kelly Knox, arm amputee, model and activist
Kelly Knox says society turns a blind eye to disability – the irony. Reflections on the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the public eye.
In The Witches, they negatively represent limb differences
“In the movie The Witches, they make a negative representation of the difference in limbs”. Analysis of the portrayal of disabilities in cinema.
Juan Pablo Medina, leg amputation, enjoys what he earns
Juan Pablo Medina says, ‘I want to enjoy what I achieved’. Interview with this Mexican actor who adapted to his new condition after an amputation.
Bianca Balti, remove her breasts and ovaries
Bianca Balti Remove Her Breasts and Ovaries. Exploring the personal decision of this model to undergo preventive surgeries.
Extreme bionics: The future of human ability
Extreme Bionics: The Future of Human Ability. Speculating on the transformative potential of advanced prosthetics and implants.
Hugh Herr, is a professor at the MIT Media Lab
Hugh Herr is a Professor at the MIT Media Lab. Highlighting the groundbreaking work of this leading researcher in bionics.
