Sam Berns
Activist

Sam Berns Net Worth

Sam Berns was an inspirational activist born on October 23, 1996 in Providence, RI. He was diagnosed with progeria, a rare disorder, and his struggle was documented in an HBO special titled Life According to Sam. Despite his short life, he was determined to raise awareness of his condition and inspire others to live life to the fullest.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 23, 1996
Birth Place Providence, RI
Age 24 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 10, 2014 (age 17)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)

About

Activist whose struggle with a disease called progeria was documented in an HBO special titled Life According to Sam. Throughout his short life, he promoted awareness of his rare disorder.

Before Fame

He was diagnosed with progeria, a disease that causes premature aging and early death, when he was just over a year old.

Trivia

Life According to Sam was screened at the 2013 Sundance film festival.

Family Life

His mother and father, both pediatricians, established the Progeria Research Foundation.

Associated With

He became friends with Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara in 2006 and performed the ceremonial dropping of the puck at a Bruins game in 2013.

Some Sam Berns images

About the author

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