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What Is Angelman Syndrome? Colin Farrell Reveals Son James Lives With Rare Disorder

During a new interview, the actor revealed that his son has been living with a genetic disorder. Learn more about Angelman Syndrome, here.

While speaking with PEOPLE in a recent interview, the Saving Mr. Banks star, 48, revealed the reason why he decided to tell the world about his son, whom he shares with a former partner. It is a “rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births or 500,000 people worldwide” and is “caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in the 15th chromosome derived from the mother.” Symptoms of Angelman Syndrome include seizures, sleep issues, developmental delays in adolescence, lack of speech and/or a frequently happy demeanor.

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