Like Bloom, international film star Tom Cruise is also dyslexic. The popular actor was diagnosed with the disease when he was seven years old. Actress Keira Knightley and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper are fellow dyslexics as well. That these very successful people have succeeded on such a grand stage should serve as an inspiration to many youngsters struggling with dyslexia.
‘From Struggle To Success’: Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Diagnosed With Dyslexia #dyslexia
Submitted by Judy Hanning on Wed, 2017-01-11 13:00
Did you know that some of your favorite celebrities battle dyslexia, a learning challenge that affects an individual’s ability to read? Pirates of the Caribbean actor Orlando Bloom is dyslexic and once remarked that he often works three times as hard as his peers in regard to reading and writing.
Famous stars have overcome learning obstacles to become successful.
Key Takeaways:
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Dyslexia is a common neurological disorder that affects many people.
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It is no surprise that many actors and other famous people have dyslexia.
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Some famous people who have been diagnosed with dyslexia are Tom Cruise, Orlando Bloom, and Anderson Cooper.