If you think sleep apnea is only something the common public deals with at night, you are mistaken. CPAP Central wants to let you know that you are not alone and that some of your favorite celebrities might be wearing the exact same mask that you do at night! Check out these celebs who wear a CPAP mask to bed:
Randy Jackson
- Has sleep apnea and type-2 diabetes.
- On American Idol.
- Former musician for Bob Dylan, The Divynls, Blue Oyster Cult
Shaquille O’Neal
- Has moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
- Former NBA center/actor
- Featured in a sleep apnea video.
JaMarcus Russell
- Has sleep apnea.
- Number one pick in 2007 NFL draft.
- Before being diagnosed, Russell had fallen asleep in team meetings.
Quincy Jones
- Has sleep apnea.
- Won 27 Grammy Awards.
- Jazz trumpeter and record producer.
Regis Philbin
- Diagnosed with sleep apnea.
- Emmy-award winning talk show host.
Roseanne Barr
- Diagnosed with sleep apnea.
- TV sitcom star.
Larry the Cable Guy
- Has sleep apnea.
- Famous comedian and actor.
William Shatner
- Has sleep apnea.
- Famous actor from Star Trek and Priceline commercials.
Graham Elliot
- Had sleep apnea.
- Judge on MasterChef show.
- After sleeve gastrectomy surgery and losing 147 lbs, Elliot no longer requires CPAP.
Anne Rice
- Has sleep apnea.
- Author of The Vampire Chronicles.
Reggie White (1961-2004)
- Passed away in 2004 from heart attack and possible complications from sleep apnea.
- NFL Hall of Fame, 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
- Sleep Disorders Research & Education Foundation created in Reggie White’s name.
Jerry Garcia (1942-1995)
- Passed away in 1995 from a heart attack and possible complications of sleep apnea.
- Lead singer of the Grateful Dead
Justin Tennison (1977-2011)
- Passed away at age 33 from complications related to sleep apnea.
- Actor featured on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch.
While most of the celebrities listed have been able to get their sleep apnea under control through CPAP therapy, the final three were unable to overcome their health problems and passed away from health complications that were possibly brought on by years of untreated sleep apnea. CPAP Central hopes you take this as a reminder to encourage loved ones to get tested for sleep apnea and begin treatment right away to prevent sleep apnea-related conditions.