Celebrities with Bipolar Disorder
In 1993, Joy Ikelman began compiling this list of famous people with bipolar disorder. She began this work "to provide inspiration for those who have bipolar disorder" and has now passed the torch to the About Bipolar Disorder Guides who have continued to build the list.
Famous Names and Faces with Bipolar Disorder
Following a brief introduction to bipolar disorder is an extensive list of famous people past and present who reportedly have bipolar disorder. The author writes, "This lengthy list of well known names/faces was created so that you don't feel so alone in your 'dance' or small in a world of big, perfect people...you aren't damaged, broken or doomed... you are not alone."
Following a brief introduction to bipolar disorder is an extensive list of famous people past and present who reportedly have bipolar disorder. The author writes, "This lengthy list of well known names/faces was created so that you don't feel so alone in your 'dance' or small in a world of big, perfect people...you aren't damaged, broken or doomed... you are not alone."
Kassidi Bishop: Basketball Career Sidelined by Bipolar Disorder?
Kassidi Bishop was an aspiring college basketball player who, due to NCAA guidelines, was sidelined from playing. Because of difficulties stabilizing her episodes of bipolar disorder, she had an extensive absentee record which hampered the progress of her college education. Bishop appealed, claiming her mental condition was no different from the allowances made for physical conditions.
Kassidi Bishop was an aspiring college basketball player who, due to NCAA guidelines, was sidelined from playing. Because of difficulties stabilizing her episodes of bipolar disorder, she had an extensive absentee record which hampered the progress of her college education. Bishop appealed, claiming her mental condition was no different from the allowances made for physical conditions.
Shelley Beattie
Shelley Beattie is a champion bodybuilder and athlete. She has won multiple competitions for her skill and is known for her role as Siren on “American Gladiators. She is also celebrity who has both bipolar disorder (manic depression) and hearing loss. Neither has diminished her career!
Shelley Beattie is a champion bodybuilder and athlete. She has won multiple competitions for her skill and is known for her role as Siren on “American Gladiators. She is also celebrity who has both bipolar disorder (manic depression) and hearing loss. Neither has diminished her career!
Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey was a world-renowned dancer and choreographer. He was also a celebrity who had bipolar disorder.
Alvin Ailey was a world-renowned dancer and choreographer. He was also a celebrity who had bipolar disorder.
Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh was a brilliant artist in the late 1800s with as many as 873 paintings and 1049 drawings credited to his brief career, celebrated for his unique content and use of color. Throughout his life, Van Gogh had a difficult and moody personality. Various biographies describe him as suffering with epilepsy, depression, psychotic attacks, delusions, and bipolar disorder.
Vincent Van Gogh was a brilliant artist in the late 1800s with as many as 873 paintings and 1049 drawings credited to his brief career, celebrated for his unique content and use of color. Throughout his life, Van Gogh had a difficult and moody personality. Various biographies describe him as suffering with epilepsy, depression, psychotic attacks, delusions, and bipolar disorder.