Christy Brown
(1932-1981)

Died aged 49

Christy Brown (5 June 1932 – 7 September 1981) was an Irish writer and painter who had cerebral palsy and was able to write or type only with the toes of one foot. His most recognized work is his autobiography, titled My Left Foot (1954). It was later made into a 1989 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as Brown.

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Family home of Christy Brown 1932-1981 poet, author and artist

54 Stannaway Rd, Dublin, Ireland where they lived