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Roy L. Dennis. Roy Lee " Rocky " Dennis (December 4, 1961 – October 4, 1978) was an American teenager who had craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, an extremely rare sclerotic bone disorder. The condition usually results in neurological disorders and death during childhood or teenage years. His life was the basis for the 1985 drama film Mask.
Feb 21, 2022 · Doctors told his mother, Florence “Rusty” Dennis, that the boy would suffer multiple disabilities because of his disease, and would most likely die before he turned seven. Miraculously, Roy L. “Rocky” Dennis beat the odds and lived a nearly normal life until he was 16. This is the incredible story of the boy who inspired the 1985 film Mask.
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1) Rocky Dennis: Early life and diagnosis. Roy Lee Dennis, nicknamed Rocky was born on December 4, 1961. He was born to Florence “Rusty” Dennis and had an older half-brother, Joshua. Rocky was a healthy baby boy and showed no signs of any abnormality.
Nov 29, 2019 · Roy Lee "Rocky" Dennis was an American boy who suffered from the rare sclerotic bone disorder, craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, which caused his death at the age of 16. His head grew unnaturally big and distorted due to excessive calcium buildup, which resulted in poor eyesight and hearing ability. Nevertheless, with support from his mother ...
Oct 24, 2023 · October 24, 2023 by Lillie Gabler. The 1985 drama film Mask, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, tells the incredible true story of Rocky Dennis, a boy living with severe facial disfigurement caused by a rare genetic disorder. Portrayed by Eric Stoltz, Rocky navigates the difficulties of adolescence alongside his fiercely devoted mother Rusty ...
Feb 1, 2024 · Rocky Dennis was the inspiration for the film Mask, and he died aged just 16 Joe Harker The 1985 film Mask is based on the true life story of Rocky Dennis, a boy with the extremely rare condition ...
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Mar 16, 2008 · The 1985 movie “Mask” -- the true story of Roy L. “Rocky” Dennis, a Southern California teenager who died of the disease at age 16 -- brought the condition to the attention of the public.
