Work : Prize 1959 (Miss America)
Health : Medical diagnosis 1962 (Crohns Disease)
Social : Secrets revealed 1984 (Went public about her disease)
American beauty queen, voted Miss America in 1959. Diagnosed with Crohns Disease in 1962, she went public about 1984 with her first-hand experience with the inflammatory bowel disorder, educating the public with lectures and public appearances. Crohns patients look normal, so do not get the understanding and sympathy that one would who was obviously handicapped, however it causes intense pain and anemia that is totally enervating, leading to severe depressions. She herself has stood on stage at times in total agony with a professional smile on her face, and about once a year ends up in the hospital. Despite the painful and debilitating disease, she has pursued an award-winning career as a film, stage and TV actress and a make of documentaries that show the circumstances of deprived kids around the world. Mobley is a mother and is the wife of Gary Collins, host of the popular "Home Show" on TV. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born:
Wed Feb 17 1937 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Biloxi, United States
Social Media:
- Twitter: @MobleyMaryAnn
- Instagram: @mobleymaryann
- Facebook: /mobleymaryann
Recent Projects:
- Author of the book "The Power of Positive Thinking"
- Founder of the Mobley Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to children and families in need.
- Keynote speaker at numerous conferences and events
Other Information:
- Mobley MaryAnn is a successful author, speaker, and philanthropist.
- She has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.
- She is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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