This is a list of notable people who had anorexia nervosa. Often simply known as anorexia, this is an eating disorder which is characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, weight loss, and distorted body image. People with anorexia usually restrict their caloric intake and limit types of food they eat. Some people are also known to exercise excessively, purge with laxatives or vomiting and/or binge eat. Eating disorders are known to be more common in people whose occupations involve significant focus on appearance, like athletes or celebrities.
Dance and sport
Music
- Estelle Bennett (American singer, formerly of The Ronettes); died in February 2009, aged 67
- Karen Carpenter (American singer, formerly of The Carpenters); died in February 1983, aged 32
- Melanie C (British singer, formerly of the Spice Girls)
- Nicole Dollanganger (Canadian singer)
- Richey Edwards (Welsh lyricist and rhythm guitarist of the Manic Street Preachers); disappeared in February 1995, aged 27
- Caleb Followill (American musician, Kings of Leon)
- Daniel Johns (Australian rock musician)
- Zayn Malik (English singer, formerly of the One Direction)
- Dolores O'Riordan (Irish singer/songwriter, The Cranberries); died in January 2018, aged 46
- Diana Ross (American singer)
- Monica Sintra (Portuguese singer)
- Jade Thirlwall (British singer from the girl band Little Mix)
- Amy Winehouse (British singer-songwriter); died in July 2011, aged 27
- Taylor Swift (American musician)
- Lindsey Stirling (American musician)
- Florence Welch (British singer, Florence and the Machine)
Literature
Media
Crime
- Adam Lanza (Perpetrator of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting); died in December 2012, aged 20
Other public figures
See also
References