Notable Cases
- Kazi Nazrul Islam (24 May 1899 – 29 August 1976), Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pioneered poetic works espousing intense spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression, was a lifelong sufferer of this disease (approx. 1941 - 1976).
- Colleen Howe (February 17, 1933 – March 6, 2009), wife of Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe.
- Ralph Klein (November 1, 1942 – ), former Premier of Alberta, Canada.
- Colin Savage, father of footballer Robbie Savage.
- Robert W. Floyd (June 8, 1936 – September 25, 2001), eminent computer scientist.
- Rocco "Rocky" Catena (March 23, 1929 – March 20, 2006), Respected and renowned Music Industry Executive, former Senior VP, Capitol Records, in charge of marketing The Beatles and other top recording stars in the U.S. Suffered from Pick's disease for 20+ years.
- David Rumelhart (June 12, 1942 – March 13, 2011), influential American cognitive psychologist.
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