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Colin Farrell opens up about son with Angelman syndrome: ‘We still struggle’

Actor discusses son’s neurological condition and launches foundation supporting people with intellectual disability

In a new interview, Colin Farrell opened up about his son who has a rare neurological condition called Angelman syndrome, and announced that he is launching a foundation to support people with intellectual disabilities. Farrell set up his foundation to do something in the realm of providing “greater opportunities for families who have a child with special needs, to receive the support that they deserve – basically assistance in all areas of life”, he said. On the foundation’s website, it states that the California-based organization is focused on housing, day programs, workforce support and advocacy to create lasting change for individuals with intellectual disability.

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