Gloria is affected by a rare genetic disorder called Williams syndrome.!
8 Famous People with Williams Syndrome
*Originally published by Purity in July 2023 and updated by Felix in February 2024
Williams Syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder caused by the deletion of a portion of chromosome 7.
This usually occurs in the pre-natal stages, and children born with the condition are often underweight. General symptoms include mental deficiencies, cardiac problems, hypersensitivity to loud sounds, extreme extroversion or sociability, short stature, and very distinct facial features such as misaligned lips, an upturned nose, or a wide mouth.
These symptoms often vary among individuals, and their intensity will range from mild to severe.
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There’s no cure, but there are specialized treatments that can be employed to mitigate the symptoms and better the lives of the patient. There are a few famous people who have been diagnosed with the syndrome, and here are 8 of them.
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