Donna Williams: Biography, Facts and Career
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Donna Leanne Williams (born Donna Keene; 12 October 1963 – 22 April 2017), also known by her married name Donna Leanne Samuel and as Polly Samuel, was an Australian writer, artist, singer-songwriter, screenwriter, and sculptor. In 1965, aged two, Williams was assessed as "psychotic". During the rest of her childhood, she was tested multiple times for deafness and labelled as "disturbed". In 1991, she was diagnosed as autistic and also underwent treatment for gut, immune system and sensory perceptual disorders. She wrote four memoirs: Nobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic Girl (1992), Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism (1994), Like Colour to the Blind: Soul Searching and Soul Finding (1998) and Everyday Heaven: Journeys Beyond the Stereotypes of Autism (2004) – and released two albums, Nobody Nowhere and Mutation. She was the subject of several TV documentaries during the '90s. Williams wrote textbooks on the autism spectrum and was a qualified teacher, international public speaker and autism consultant. Williams died of cancer in April 2017.
Quick facts about Donna Williams
- Full name: Donna Williams
- Born: 1963-10-12
- Nationality: Australia
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q441389
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Who is Donna Williams?
Donna Leanne Williams (born Donna Keene; 12 October 1963 – 22 April 2017), also known by her married name Donna Leanne Samuel and as Polly Samuel, was an Australian writer, artist, singer-songwriter, screenwriter, and sculptor. In 1965, aged two, Williams was assessed as "psychotic".
What nationality is Donna Williams?
Donna Williams is Australia.
When was Donna Williams born?
Donna Williams was born on 1963-10-12.
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