Famous People with Arthritis

Rosalind Russell

Despite a long and successful career, actress Rosalind Russell was forced to retire from the screen in the late 60s due to severe symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Russell was open about her condition and helped to raise public awareness. After her death, the Rosalind Russell Medical Research Center for Arthritis was created in her honor.

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November 24, 2013

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July 1, 2014