15 Celebs Who Are Struggling with Severe illnesses

13. Montel Williams – MS

Montel Williams had his first bout with MS in 1980 when he was on route to becoming a naval officer. He lost vision in his left eye and doctors could not figure out why. He would continue to have episodes where his MS would flair up – over 19 before he finally got the diagnosis. Throughout his issues, and even after he got the diagnosis, he continued to host his talk show and be a public figure.