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Mickey Hays
Mickey Hays (June 30, 1972 – June 30, 1992) was an American actor with progeria Progeria is a specific type of progeroid syndrome, also known as Hutchinson–Gilford syndrome. A single gene mutation is responsible for progeria. The gene, known as lamin A (LMNA), makes a protein necessary for holding the Nucleus of the cell ..., a rare genetic condition whose symptoms resemble accelerated aging. He starred in the 1986 Weird Western science fiction film ''The Aurora Encounter'', where he portrayed an alien who visits Earth. After the filming, Hays remained close friends with fellow cast member Jack Elam and appeared in the 1987 documentary about congenital conditions ''I Am Not a Freak''. He died on his 20th birthday. References Further reading *Ramstad, Evan. "15-Year-Old Doesn't Let Aging Disease Slow Him Down". Houston Chronicle, March 14, 1988. *Feldman, Claudia. "Aging in Overdrive: Now 17, Mickey Hays Drives a Truck, Inspires Other Kids and Worries about a Dea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longview, Texas
Longview is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, and county seat of Gregg County, Texas, Gregg County; a small part of Longview extends into the western portion of neighboring Harrison County, Texas, Harrison County. Longview is located in East Texas, where Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway system, U.S. Highways U.S. Route 80, 80 and U.S. Route 259, 259 converge just north of the Sabine River (Texas–Louisiana), Sabine River. According to the 2020 United States Census, 2020 U.S. census, the city had a population of 81,638. Longview is the principal city of the Longview, Texas metropolitan area, Longview metropolitan statistical area, comprising Gregg, Upshur County, Texas, Upshur, and Rusk County, Texas, Rusk Counties. The population of the metropolitan area as of 2017 census estimates was 217,481. Longview was established in 1870 in what was at the time southern Upshur County; the town incorporated in 1871. After Gregg County was created in 1873, Longview was voted the county seat. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
