Several well-known people have had ostomies and have spoken openly about their experiences. Here are a few:
- Bette Davis – The legendary actress had a colostomy later in life.
- FDR (Franklin D. Roosevelt) – The 32nd President of the United States had an ostomy due to his struggles with polio.
- Toni Braxton – The Grammy-winning singer had a hysterectomy that resulted in an ostomy.
- Michael C. Hall – The actor known for “Dexter” and “Six Feet Under” had a successful battle with cancer and underwent a procedure involving an ostomy.
These individuals have helped bring visibility and awareness to ostomies through their public lives.