Colin Farrell opened up to PEOPLE about his son James, who was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome. Here’s what to know about the rare neurogenetic disorder that affects 1 in 15,000 people.

It is named after Dr. Harry Angelman, and English physician who first described the condition in 1965. The disorder is rare, affecting around one in 12,000 to 20,000 people, the Cleveland Clinic ...

For the first time, Colin Farrell has opened up his home and talked in-depth about life with his son James, who has Angelman syndrome. James was just a toddler when he was diagnosed with the rare ...

Actor Colin Farrell is launching a new foundation to raise awareness of a rare genetic condition called Angelman syndrome, so that his son and others with the disorder will have more support and ...

Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.

Colin Farrell explained his decision to put his 21-year-old son James, who suffers from Angelman syndrome, in a long-term care facility. The actor's son was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when ...

What is Angelman syndrome? Colin Farrell on son James' condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, Angelman syndrome is a rare condition that causes "delayed development, problems with speech and ...

Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder causing developmental delays, speech issues, balance problems, seizures, and frequent smiling and laughter. Skip to main content . Home ; ...

More information: Jacqueline Fátima Martins de Almeida et al, Molecular aspects of Angelman Syndrome: Defining the new path forward, Biomolecules and Biomedicine (2025). DOI: 10.17305/bb.2025.11724 ...

Actor Colin Farrell, long an advocate for people with intellectual disabilities, has started a foundation in honor of his son, James, who suffers from Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder.

The actor’s son James has Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder. The Colin Farrell Foundation aims to raise awareness about intellectual disability.

Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.