Did Forrest Gump Have Polio?

Forrest was born with strong legs but a crooked spine. He was forced to wear leg braces which made walking difficult and running nearly impossible. This was likely attributed to polio, or "poliomyelitis," a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus.

What virus did Jenny have in Forrest Gump?

Deceased (died from Hepatitis C stated in Gump & Co by author Winston Groom; Jenny, the movie character, died of HIV/AIDS. This is stated in an article about a since abandoned FG Movie Sequel Script which Forrest Gump, Jr., has AIDS.

Is Forrest Gump mentally disabled?

While many consider Forrest Gump to be a classic American film, inspiring and heartwarming, the film has faced both criticism and acclaim for its portrayal of disability. Forrest is mentally disabled, with an IQ of 75, and he finds disabled friends in both Bubba and Lieutenant Dan (after he loses his legs).