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Midstokke was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a congenital condition which affects the development of the face. [1] In addition to her acting work, she has worked as a model with different artists and photographers, and has served on the boards of various organizations for people with facial differences.
Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a genetic disorder characterized by deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. [5] The degree to which a person is affected, however, may vary from mild to severe. [5] Complications may include breathing problems, problems seeing, cleft palate, and hearing loss. [5]
Jacob Tremblay (/ ˈ t r ɒ m b l eɪ / TROM-blay; born October 5, 2006) [1] is a Canadian actor. He became known for his role as a child born in captivity in Room (2015), for which he won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer and became the youngest nominee for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.
At birth he was deaf, and had head, facial, ear and skull deformities. At age 6 months he was diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome. At age 5 years he was referred to Shriners Hospitals for Children where he met with Dr. Lucie Lessard. [1] At age 6 (2003) he received a bone anchored hearing aid and discovered his passion for singing.
Edward Treacher Collins (28 May 1862 – 13 December 1932) was a British surgeon and ophthalmologist. [1] He is best known for describing the Treacher Collins syndrome . Family grave of Edward Treacher Collins in Highgate Cemetery
Image credits: Francois G. Durand/Getty Images #6 Ian Smith. The 86-year-old actor shared the sobering news of being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer on December 2. Smith, known for his role as ...
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Celebrities champion all sorts of causes, and some have made it their mission to improve educational opportunities for students in the U.S. and abroad. Some stars have made major donations, while...