These Politicians Have Battled Through Chronic Health Issues - Page 24 of 32

Grover Cleveland

The 22^nd and 24^th President of the United States suffered from lifelong obesity, gouty arthritis and nephritis, and inflammation of the kidneys. He also had required surgery for a tumor in his mouth, which left him permanently disfigured and forced him to wear a dental prosthesis. Despite his health troubles, Cleveland went from Mayor of Buffalo, to Governor of New York, to President of the United States within 3 years.