Famous People With Werner's Syndrome
- Leon Botha was a South African artist and DJ who became widely known through his association with the band Die Antwood. He died in June of 2011 from complications related to progeria, a form of Werner's syndrome. He was 26 when he died one day after his birthday. Botha was one of the longest-living persons ever to have been diagnosed with this disease.
Hayley okines was a teenager from england who captured the hearts of many people from various parts of the world by spreading awareness of this rare syndrome. she appeared in several stories and documentaries and won the children of courage award. She died at age 17 in April of 2015