Reactive Arthritis - Famous Individuals

Famous Individuals

  • It has been postulated that Italian-born explorer Christopher Columbus suffered from Reiter's arthritis, dying from a heart attack caused by the condition.
  • Scottish football player Ian Murray has suffered from Reiter's arthritis.
  • Australian singer, and frontman of the band silverchair, Daniel Johns was diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis in early 2002 which prevented the band from touring their new album Diorama.
  • Former KISS guitarist Mark St. John also suffered with reactive arthritis, which prevented him from playing live shows and limited his tenure in the band.

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