The famous American crooner, Perry Como, was known for his mellow and smooth vocals and his natural manner, which immediately putting guests at ease. It was said that he had the same laid-back demeanour when shopping at the supermarket, or playing a game of bowls, as he did when performing on-screen.He was always completely natural and was known as one of the nicest guys in show business, never displaying any false airs and graces, despite selling more than 100 million records and hosting... more
Professional footballer Stephen Darby has announced his early retirement from the sport after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 29.The Bolton full-back, who last played for the EFL Championship club in December 2017, is passionate about football. He joined Liverpool FC in 2006, at the age of 18, after successfully working his way up through the club's academy, playing in their triumphant FA Youth Cup team in 2006 and 2007.The Maghull-born player has enjoyed a long... more
American entertainer, Glen Campbell, was a singer-songwriter who sold more than 45 million records worldwide – he went on to become a successful television presenter. When he was diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s in 2010, he was always very open about it, even making a documentary to help other people living with the condition.Campbell was born in 1936, in the small community of Billstown, in Arkansas. The seventh son of 12 children, his parents John and Carrie were farmers, scraping... more
Scientists have been trying to solve a 169-year-old mystery surrounding the cause of Polish composer Frédéric Chopin's untimely death at the age of 39.He was described as having a poetic genius combined with a professional technique that was unequalled in his generation. The Warsaw-born composer has attained legendary status in the years since his death in 1849.His life was cut tragically short after he had shown signs of serious illness, which modern-day doctors now believe may... more
Gary Numan has been at the forefront of the British music industry for 40 years - an innovator who found fame with his pioneering synthesiser sound at the very start of the new wave era.After being diagnosed as having Asperger's syndrome as a young man, the star has attributed much of his success to the fact that it makes him look at the world in a different way.His positive outlook on his life and condition has been an inspiration to other people with Asperger's, especially since he... more
People with Asperger’s syndrome often tend to bond more easily with animals than they do with people. Medical research has shown that pets can be highly beneficial for children with Asperger's, as an animal gives affection unconditionally, is non-judgmental and provides emotional and physical therapy.Austrian paediatrician and medical professor Hans Asperger wrote the first definition of Asperger's syndrome in 1944. He noted symptoms such as a limited ability to form friendships, a lack... more
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