Successful People Affected by Huntington's Disease

There are many people who were affected by Huntington's disease, however the most famous person who was affected by the genetic disease of Huntington's Disease was Woody Guthrie. Woody Guthrie was a folk singer who was well known during the 1930s and 1940s for his songs about the life of migrant workers and poor city people. He shared his experiences about the Great Depression. Among his best known songs are "This Land Is Your Land" and "So Long, It's Been Good to Know You." Woody Guthrie died of Huntington's disease. When he first exhibited symptoms of the disease, people thought he was drunk. Only later was his behavior understood. His son Arlo Guthrie is also a famous singer. Arlo will not develop Huntington's disease because he did not inherit the gene from his father.

Another famous person who suffered from Huntington's disease is a drummer named Trey Gray. He plays for Brooks and Dunn. Gray claims that playing the drums helps him to cope with the disease. He is 39 years old and is presently also concentrating on creating awareness about the disease and raising funds for Oklahoma Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America.