Can You Name That Celebrity with Arthritis

Who is this Athlete? This man is currently the highest paid athlete in the world, and is the World No.1 in his sport.a.Tiger Woodsb.Kobe Bryantc.LeBron Jamesd.Derek Jeter
Tiger Woods
Correct Answer: Tiger Woods
Despite his dazzling career and star power, Woods has had to deal with arthritis caused by sports injuries.
Who is this Former President? This arthritis sufferer is a former president of the United States the only president to have earned an MBA.
George W. Bush
Correct answer: George W. Bush
Presidents George W. Bush used to be an avid runner. But shortly before his second term, the former president gave up his favorite exercise because his knees "had finally had it," as he told reporters.
Who is this Famous Entrepreneur? This cartoonist and businessman founded one of the worlds biggest companies. He is also subject to various urban legends, including that he had himself cryogenically frozen so he could be brought back to life in the future.a.Walt Disneyb.Andrew Carnegiec.John D. Rockefellerd.Walter Chrysler
Walt Disney
Correct Answer: Walt Disney
Disney did not let arthritis prevent him from creating and expanding one of the strongest brands in the world.
Who is this Actor? This actor is the body behind one of the most famous film characters of all time. The voice was supplied by James Earl Jones.a.Dave Prowse b.Bela Lugosic.Tim Curryd.Charles Laughton
Dave Prowse
Correct Answer: Dave Prowse
Prowse has suffered from arthritis for much of his life. That has led to replacements of both hips and his ankle being fused, as well as several revisionary surgeries on his hip replacements.
Who is this Olympic Athlete?
This female figure skater won an Olympic Gold Medal in 1976. a.Dorothy Hamill b.Michelle Kwan c.Tara Lipinski d.Katerina Witt
Dorothy Hamill
Correct Answer: Dorothy Hamill
Although the Olympic gold medalist still spends a lot of time on the ice, she says that osteoarthritis in her neck, hips and knees have made her less flexible.
Who is this Actress? An actress who came to fame in the 1980s and quickly became an a-lister, her career took a tumble when she got rheumatoid arthritis and began drinking heavily to deal with her pain.a.Kathleen Turnerb.Molly Ringwaldc.Demi Moored.Ally Sheedy
Kathleen Turner
Correct Answer: Kathleen Turner
Turner remained an A-list film star leading lady until the early nineties when rheumatoid arthritis seriously restricted her activities and her movie career went into rapid decline. She was diagnosed in 1992, after suffering "unbearable" pain for about a year.
Who is this Legendary Baseball Player? This athlete is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He's currently second on the all-time home run list, first in runs batted in, and third in hits.a.Hank Aaronb.Babe Ruthc.Barry Bondsd.Lou Gehrig
Hank Aaron
Correct Answer: Hank Aaron
After 23 years of playing baseball, Hank Aaron was never on the disabled list. So when knee osteoarthritis sidelined him, he fought back.
Who is this Film Director? With a career that spanned over five decades, this film director earned the nickname The Master of Suspense.a.Alfred Hitchcockb.Ingmar Bergmanc.Ang Leed.Werner Herzog
Alfred Hitchcock
Correct Answer: Alfred Hitchcock
Hitchcock began to suffer from severe arthritis pain in the late 1970s, and his health took a sudden turn for the worse when his kidneys began malfunctioning.
Who is this NHL Player?
This athlete is generally regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He received the NHL Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
a.Gordie Howe
b.Wayne Gretzky
c.Bobby Orr
d.Mario Lemieux
Gordie Howe
Correct Answer: Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe retired at the end of the 1970-71 season as arthritis in the wrist forced him to the sidelines after twenty-five years with Detroit.
Who is this Renowned Actor? This actor who belongs to a famous acting family was named one of the Greatest Male Stars of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is known for his roles in The Grapes of Wrath, 12 Angry Men, and Once Upon a Time in the West.a.Henry Fondab.Jimmy Stewartc.John Wayned.Mickey Rooney
Henry Fonda
Correct Answer: Henry Fonda
Fonda remained active in his acting career even in his later years. He did not let arthritis and other health complication weigh him down.
Who is this Golfer? This golfer, also known as The Golden Bear, holds the record for most victories in major championships.a.Jack Nicklausb.Arnold Palmerc.Gary Playerd.Tom Watson
Jack Nicklaus
Correct Answer: Jack Nicklaus
While millions of people know Jack Nicklaus as a great golf champion, few realize that he suffered from arthritis (caused by an injured hip) for much of his career.
Who is this Former President? This former US president was a Hollywood actor before he settled on the White House.a.Ronald Reaganb.Gerald Fordc.Jimmy Carterd.Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Correct Answer: Ronald Reagan
Like millions of Americans, the former President has learned to cope with arthritis in his senior years.