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Gabrielle Marion-Rivard, a Canadian actress, has this disorder. She starred in the film "Gabrielle," and won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in 2014. There have been no other famous people in Hollywood who have openly admitted to a diagnosis of Williams syndrome, which is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by an absence of 26 genes from chromosome 7. Some debilitating characteristics of Williams Syndrome include developmental delay, cardiovascular problems, and an "elfin" facial appearance. The syndrome was first identified in 1961 by New Zealander J.C.P. Williams.
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Is chronic fatigue syndrome real or a misdiagnosis of some other ailment?
I think it is real. Lots of people suffer from this syndrome. I think it is real. Lots of people suffer from this syndrome. I think it is real. Lots of people suffer from this syndrome.
How many people are affected by Williams syndrome?
Williams Syndrome affects around 20,000 to 30,000 people which is roughly 1 in 10,000 in the world. It has positive aspects such as musical ability, a high level of sociability and high IQ levels however it also has very negative aspects such as the high risk of coronary disease, some learning disabilities and digestive disruptions.
