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Suepink1 Check-In 01/15/2026
Excellent coffee break this morning, thank you for letting me join in. A question arose about TV personalities with NTM or Bronchiectasis. I couldn't find any with NTM, but Google AI lists the following:
Are there any public figures with Bronchiectasis?
While relatively rare for public figures to disclose, several notable people have spoken about living with or being affected by bronchiectasis, a chronic condition where the lungs' airways become permanently widened and damaged. Rosemary Conley: The renowned British health and fitness expert was diagnosed with bronchiectasis in 2016 following a bout of whooping cough. She has been a vocal advocate, sharing how she manages the incurable condition through regular exercise and fitness.
Priya Gopaldas: A doctor and former Love Island contestant, she uses her platform to raise awareness about the condition and how it impacts her life as an ultramarathon runner.
Judith Durham: The lead singer of the Australian band The Seekers lived with bronchiectasis for much of her life after a childhood illness.
Jane Seymour: While she has not disclosed having the condition herself, the actress is a major spokesperson for the "Speak Up in BE" campaign to help women advocate for themselves and raise awareness for bronchiectasis.
Robert Louis Stevenson: The historical author of Treasure Island is often cited by medical historians as having suffered from chronic lung issues, including what is now believed to have been bronchiectasis.
I'll dig some more...
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SuePink,
Hello! I am glad you enjoyed the coffee break today. Thank you for providing the community with a list of public figures who have Bronchiectasis. Hopefully, more public figures will come forward to assist us in increasing awareness, getting more funding for research and to supporting other Bronchiectasis patients.
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