Lizzie Velasquez - Bio, Age, Body Measurement, Career

Lizzie Velasquez is an American Non-Fiction Author. Lizzie Velasquez is also a motivational speaker, activist, author, as well as a YouTuber. She became very famous for being one of only a handful of people in the world to suffer from Marfanoid-progeroid-lipodystrophy syndrome, which results in an inability to accumulate body fat.

Birth Facts and Education

Lizzie Velasquez was born on March 13, 1989, in Austin, Texas, USA. She is 32 years old and is under the astrological sign, Pisces. She holds American nationality and her full name is Elizabeth Anne Velásquez.

Her father’s name is Guadalupe Velásquez and her mother’s name is Rita Velásquez. She has one sister and one brother and their names are Marina Velásquez and Chris Velásquez respectively.

Education

Regarding Lizzie’s educational background and qualifications, she attended Texas State University until late 2012, majoring in communication studies. Likewise, she is a Roman Catholic and is a devout Roman Catholic with steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. She also has a very deep love for animals and totally adores her two dogs, Ollie and Olivia.

Heath Issue

Likewise, she was born four weeks prematurely weighed less than 2 pounds 11 ounces, and was quite weak at birth. Lizzie Velasquez was born with a rare congenital disease, Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene. This disease is characterized by a number of symptoms which include a weakened immune system and the inability to gain weight.

In addition to this, she also suffers from vision impairment. Because of her medical conditions that made her look different from others her age, she faced rampant bullying as a young girl. But she has a very loving family and friends and with the help of their support, she was able to grow up into a confident young woman.