Depressed? 135 Famous People Who Struggled With Depression: 101-135

July 7th, 2008 by William

Tagged as: Popular Culture

Franklin Pierce14th President of the United States

Sylvia PlathPoet, committed suicide at age 30

Edgar Allan PoeShort story writer, “The Raven”

Lisa Marie PresleyElvis Presley’s daughter, singer-songwriter

Richard PryorComedian, actor, writer

Robin QuiversRadio show personality, “The Howard Stern Show”

Christina RicciActress, “Casper”, “Speed Racer”

Little RichardSinger, songwriter, pianist, “Tutti Frutti”

Joan RiversComedian, red carpet interviewer

RuPaul RuPaul Drag performer, actor, singer, talk show host

Winona RyderActress, shoplifter, “Heathers”

Charles SchulzPeanuts cartoon creator

Monica SelesTennis player, stabbed by Steffi Graf’s stalker

Brooke ShieldsActress, former model, “Lipstick Jungle”

Anna Nicole SmithMarried to billionaire, model, reality show queen

Yeardley SmithVoice of “Lisa” on the “Simpsons”

Suzanne SomersActress, “Three’s Company”

Britney SpearsSinger, train wreck, “Oops! I Did it Again”

Scott StappLead singer of “Creed”

Darryl StrawberryBaseball player with a long rap sheet

Donna SummerSinger-songwriter, “Queen of Disco”

James TaylorSinger-songwriter, “You’ve Got a Friend”

Mark TwainAuthor, “Huckleberry Finn”

Vincent Van GoghPainter, “Starry Night”

Kurt VonnegutAuthor, “Slaughterhouse Five”

Rick WarrenAuthor, “Purpose Driven Life”

George Washington1st President of the United States

Carnie WilsonSinger, “Wilson Phillips”

Owen WilsonActor, “You, Me and Dupree”

Virginia WoolfNovelist, drowned herself by putting stones in her pocket and walking into the River Ouse

Andrea YatesDrowned her 5 kids because of postpartum depression in 2001

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14 Responses to “Depressed? 135 Famous People Who Struggled With Depression: 101-135”

On July 7th 2008, Understanding girl wrote:

It’s nice to know I am not the only one to deal with this. Although, I can’t seem to afford the help I need like many of the famous people on the list, but they still suffer, nontheless ,when they are feeling at their darkest moment.
On July 8th 2008, Understanding Man wrote:

What can I say?
There are plenty of us about , it is still shocking to see how in most places mental illness isn’t considered or taken seriously.
Thankfully I still manage to forge a somewhat decent life but it has been seriously compromised by this illness.
So to understanding girl , to those on the list that are alive and those who read this that suffer from depression,
All the best , don’t give up & you are never ever alone
On July 8th 2008, Robin wrote:

Same here girl, money talks everywhere it seems even when your severly depressed. A shy smile to all of you
On July 8th 2008, David wrote:

If you have depression, please (please!) read this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Therapy-Revised-Updated/dp/0380810336/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215529666&sr=8-1

If the link doesn’t work, it’s called “Feeling Good” by David Burns and has a bright yellow cover. It helped me immensely during some of my darkest times!

-David
On September 28th 2008, C wrote:

If you’re unemployed or underemployed you can get mental health care for very low fees or, possibly, free at your community services board. When I lived in Atlanta, in Dekalb county, I only paid around $5 to see the counselor or psychiatrist. Now I live in a rural county and I see a psychiatrist for free. I been filling my prescription at Kroger’s (a grocery store) for $4-$8.
On October 19th 2008, Martin wrote:

I found help with cognitive behaviour therapy after 20 years and many specialists. I now have a pretty good life. To all those who, like me, have had their own ‘personal glimpse of hell’ I send you my love.
On November 3rd 2008, joseph wrote:

I am truly stunned by so many great people who have or are suffering from depression. I live in an area of the country where there is very little undertanding of it. I am currently in the throes of a deep depression, where it is difficult to get out of bed. I go to sleep everynight praying the Good Lord will take me as I sleep, only to wake up dissappointed. Last night I came closest yet to assisting the Lord in the request. Fortunately, I stumbled upon this list today, it gives me hope that there may be a future for me, for all of us!
On November 4th 2008, Rachel wrote:

Never give up hope. I also know of the lead singer of INXS had depression and committed suicde. I think his name was Michael Hutchison? I may of passed him by on the list. So many beautiful talented ppl suffer from this disease, celebrity or not. Its still kept so hidden but slowly coming out more.
On November 16th 2008, International1 wrote:

The mind is a very influential thing. For one to become happy you must be around positivity and think positive in general. This could be difficult for those who do not have anything to share with someone in life. I will suggest that medication is never the answer. Just keep your hands busy and learn a skill or get a hobby. Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.
On December 10th 2008, Dan A wrote:

There is always hope.

I take Lexapro, my wife wellburtin, daughter zoloft and trying to get our son to take his ambilify. He cut his wrists last week. Take your medication. If it’s too expensive get someone any one to help.

We’ve all been to the gates of hell but stop and draw the line right there and don’t go in. Yes the sadness seems overwhelming sometimes but it only seems that way. Keep fighting.

Good luck to everyone
On December 18th 2008, Peter Duarte wrote:

Kurt Cobain needed a break and thats all people just needed to leave him alone he would still be alive if you guys could of read the signs.
On February 19th 2009, Bert Noodles wrote:

Also Andy Richter and David Bowie.
On February 26th 2009, Joyce Davidson wrote:

I have struggled with suicidal depression for many years. My psychiatrist of 5 years doesn’t think I will ever get out of it. The thing that keeps me alive is my husband and kids. I know it would be devastating to them. I am currently on disability for major depression. My career is very male dominated and I have been harassed numorous times.
On March 13th 2009, Ken Sabodish wrote:

I been fighting depression since 1999. I needed to be hospitalized 7 times. Had to be talked off of a bridge once, the other times I was lucky enough to have good family and friends that seen I was getting close to killing myself and made me see help. I’m now doing a lot better, I recently noticed that I’m not thinking about killing myself, and haven’t had a crying spells for no reason in quite sometime. I seem to be getting better without noticing it. I hope this means I’m on the way out. I guess I’m getting better the same way I got sick. Very slowly. I take a combo of 4 different depression drugs, and talk therapy twice a week since 2000. I never thought I’d last this long. So all you that are fighting the battle, hang in there. Some have a long fight while others are lucky enough to have a shorter battle. But it seems if we fight hard we and our family and friends all win.