World Down Syndrome Day: 7 People with down syndrome who are famous

Mar 21, 2023, 17:45 IST

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What is Down Syndrome?

Down Syndrome is a condition where a person has an extra chromosome, causing an intellectual disability. 

Zack Gottsagen

First person with down syndrome to present at the Academy Awards

Madeline Stuart

First professional model with down syndrome

Pablo Pineda

An actor from Europe who became the first person in the country with down syndrome to get a university degree

Sujeet Desai

First Musician with down syndrome to play at Carnegie Hall

Isabella Springmuhl Tejada

The first fashion designer with down syndrome to have her designs presented at London Fashion Week

Tim Harris

Gold Medalist at Special Olympics & only person from the United States with down syndrome to own a restaurant

Paula Sage

The first person with down syndrome to receive a BAFTA

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