10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Had Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a medical condition where sleep is repeatedly interrupted by apnea or hypopnea episodes. Apnea literally means "without breath" and is clinically defined as a period of at least ten seconds when you stop breathing. It can be a frustrating and isolating condition, but you are not alone. Twenty-two million Americans have Sleep apnea. 

Here are 10 Celebrities fighting their own battle against sleep apnea:

 

1.  Shaquille O'Neal

• Former NBA Center

 

2.  William Shatner

• Famous actor from Star Trek

 

3.  Rosie O'Donnell

• Actress and comedian 

 

4.  Regis Philbin

• Emmy-award winning talk show host

 

5.  Amy Poehler

• Actress, comedian, director, and writer 

 

6.  Quincy Jones

• Won 27 Grammy Awards
• Jazz trumpeter and record producer 

 

7.  Randy Jackson

• Former musician for Bob Dylan, the Divynls, Blue Oyster Cult
• On American Idol

 

8.  Brett Favre

• Former NFL Quarterback 

 

9.  Larry The Cable Guy

• Comedian and actor

 

10.  Adam Savage

• Host of Myth Busters 

 

Do you know of any other celebrities who have sleep apnea? Let us know in the comments! 

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We have a lot of resources on our website for sleep apnea patients. Be sure to check them out: 

• Sleep Apnea Signs and Symptoms 
• Sleep Apnea Risk Factors
• Sleep Apnea Defined
• Sleep Apnea Treatment 

Don't hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions! Our telephone number is 262-521-2202.