#1
Jamie Lynn Siegler, known for her role on "The Sopranos," said in an interview with People in January 2015 that she has had multiple sclerosis for 15 years. She called it "a hard and liberating day" on her Twitter, but thanked fans for their overwhelming support.
#2
In 2012, Nick Cannon suffered kidney failure and was diagnosed with autoimmune disease lupus nephritis.
#3
In 2015, Toni Braxton explained to the Huffington Post how she balances performing live and living with lupus. She described the illness as "feel[ing] like you have the flu every day."
#4
In 2012, Jack Osbourne discovered he had multiple sclerosis at age 26. His mom, Sharon, broke down in tears on "The Talk" discussing the revelation.
#5
Montel Williams was diagnosed with MS in 1999. The talk show host founded the The Montel Williams MS Foundation to raise awareness for the disease.
#6
Avril Lavigne revealed she was diagnosed with Lyme disease. She told People magazine that the illness left her bedridden for five months.
#7
Muhammad Ali announced he had Parkinson's disease in 1984, three years after he retired from boxing.
#8
Although he wouldn't publicly disclose it for seven years, Michael J. Fox learned he had Parkinson's disease in 1991.
#9
"Real Housewives" star Yolanda Foster has spoken out about her ongoing fight against Lyme disease. In a letter on Bravo's website, Foster described the illness as a "debilitating disease."
#10
In a Billboard interview in October 2015, Selena Gomez revealed she has lupus and has underwent chemotherapy.
