David Puttnam

David Terence Puttnam, Baron Puttnam, is a British film director. He is now active in the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the UK's Parliament and is titled Lord Puttnam of Queensgate. He has lived with ME since 1998.

Illness
Puttnam's illness has a relapsing and remitying pattern:
 * "The disease returns between three and eight times a year for around three days at a time."

Advocacy
He is one of the four patrons of Action for ME.

"We are delighted that Lord Puttnam has come forward to speak of his life, both before and with ME. We hope that his story will reach as many people as possible, helping to create a more understanding world for the thousands that must live with ME every day."

News and interviews

 * 2004, Puttnam tells of 16 years with ME - Guardian - Health
 * 2004, 'Going to the loo was like climbing Everest' - The Guardian
 * 2004, Puttnam fighting fatigue sickness - BBC - Entertainment

Online presence

 * Website

See also:

 * Action for ME
 * Arts