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This is a list of notable people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).

Name Occupation Nationality
Michelle Akers[1] Former Olympic soccer player American
Karin Alvtegen[2] Author Swedish
Paul Atherton[3] Television and film producer British
Ann Bannon[4] Author American
Richie Barnett[5] Rugby League player and television presenter New Zealander
Henrik Berggren[6] Lead singer in the band Broder Daniel Swedish
Emma Blackery[1] YouTuber and singer-songwriter British
Susan Blackmore[1] Writer and lecturer British
Howard Bloom[1] Publicist and writer American
Olaf Bodden[7] Professional soccer player German
Jennifer Brea[8] Documentary filmmaker and activist American
Ricky Carmichael[9] Motocross racer American
Cher[1][10] Recording artist, actress, director, and record producer American
Roger Cicero[11] Jazz and pop musician German
Pema Chödrön[12] Buddhist nun American
Susanna Clarke[13] Author British
Tom Clarke[14] Politician British
Neil Codling[15] Keyboard player for the band Suede British
Merryn Crofts Drama student whose death was caused by ME/CFS[16] British
Michael Crawford Actor and singer British
Laura Dundovic[17] Former Miss Universe Australia Australian
Blake Edwards[1][18] Film director, screenwriter and producer American
Florian-Ayala Fauna[19][20] Artist, musician, music producer American
Flea (Michael Balzary)[21] Bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Australian-American
Clare Francis[22] Yachtswoman and novelist British
Luke Ford[23] Journalist and Blogger Australian-American
Leigh Hatcher[24] Journalist and news presenter Australian
Susan Harris[25] Television writer and producer American
Jens Höing[26] Racing driver German
Laura Hillenbrand[1][27] Author American
Andy Hunt[1][28] Association footballer British
Keith Jarrett[1] Jazz pianist American
Leonard A. Jason[29] Professor of psychology at DePaul University American
Brynmor John[30][31][32] Politician British
Roger King[33] Novelist British living in US
Trip Lee Rapper American
Peter Marshall[34] Squash player British
Brooks Mileson[35] Businessman British
Sophia Mirza[36] A woman who was the first to have CFS listed as a cause of death in the UK[36] British
Stuart Murdoch[37] Musician, lead singer in the band Belle and Sebastian British (Scottish)
Stevie Nicks[38] American singer-songwriter American
Andrew Oldcorn[39] Golfer British
Amy Peterson[1] Short track speed skater American
Henry Percy 11th Duke of Northumberland British
Martin Phillips[28] Association footballer British
David Puttnam[40] British film maker and producer British
John Rutter[41] Composer British
Ali Smith[1][42] Author British
Casey Stoner MotoGP world champion Australian
Amy Studt[43] Musician British
Ari Taub Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler Canadian
Naomi Weisstein[44] Author and neuroscientist American
Ken Wilber[45] Author American
Chris Willsher[1] Singer with The Bus Station Loonies British
Katharine Windsor[46] Duchess of Kent British

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  40. ^ Sarah Boseley (2004-04-27). "Puttnam tells of 16 years with ME". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
  41. ^ Donald McLeod. "Composer of the Week: John Rutter". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  42. ^ France, Louise (2005-05-22). "Life stories: Ali Smith". Guardian Unlimited. London. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
  43. ^ "Famous Self-Harmers: Amy Studt". Retrieved 17 October 2021.
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  45. ^ Ken Wilbur (2006). "Meditate and Eat Your Veggies".
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