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    Rocky Dennis

    George C. TurnerBy George C. TurnerDecember 13, 2023Updated:December 13, 20233 Mins Read
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    Rocky Dennis was a young boy born with a rare bone disease called “Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia”. The movie named “Mask (1985)”, directed by Peter Bogdanovich is based on the life story of Rocky Dennis.

    What happened to Rocky’s mother?

    Rocky’s mother Florence Tullis passed away on November 2006 due to a motorcycle accident.

    Rocky Dennis’ Bio, Age

    Rocky Dennis was born on December 4, 1962, in Glendora, California, USA. His real name is Roy L. Dennis. He died at the age of 16 on October 4, 1978, 16 due to a rare bone disease called Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia. Rocky’s zodiac sign was Sagittarius and followed the Christianity religion.

    His father’s name is Roy Dennis and his mother’s name is Florence Tullis. He had one sibling named Joshua Dennis.

    Source: Briefly.co.za

    Is the Mask a true story?

    The movie “Mask” is based on the life story of Rocky Dennis.

    Diagnosis

    After Rocky’s birth, his nose bridge didn’t form properly. His head started to grow bigger and his mother became very worried about him. When Rocky was 18 months old, an X-ray technician confirmed that Rocky had a rare bone disease called Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia.

    The disease is caused by the excessive increase of calcium in the skull. Doctors also said that his head would grow twice than that of normal people.

    As time passes, his eyes also started to move toward the edge of his head which decreased his viewing ability.

    How old was Rocky when he died?

    Rocky died at the age of 16.

    How did Rocky Dennis die?

    Rocky moved to California with his family where he joined high school. He had to stop reading because of his poor eyesight and regular headaches. He took around 2 years to complete his 1st-grade studies.

    Once, Rocky’s mother took him to the Hacienda Resort Hotel where people laughed at him because of his abnormal face.

    Then, his mother took Rocky to a plastic surgeon to make his face normal. In September 1978, Rocky was forced to use a wheelchair. He was hospitalized but he wanted to die in his home.

    Later, he died on October 4, 1978. After his death, his body was given to the UCLA genetics research center for further research about the disease.

    The Movie “MASK”

    The famous director Peter Bogdanovich made a movie named “Mask” based on the life story of Rocky Dennis. Eric Stoltz portrayed the role of Dennis and Cher portrayed the role of Rocky’s mother.

    Source: Pinterest

    The movie also contains the voice-over of Dennis himself. It featured the poem written by Rocky Dennis himself when he was studying in school.

    How did Rocky Dennis get the disease?

    Rocky Dennis was born with a rare bone disease called “Craniodoaphyseal Dysplasia”.

    Rocky’s Dennis’s Relationship Status

    Rocky Dennis died at the age of 16. Due to his condition, it was difficult for him to be in a relationship.

    What is the Net Worth of Rocky Dennis?

    The information regarding Rocky’s net worth is not available.

    Body Measurements: Height and Weight

    Rocky Dennis suffered from a rare bone disease. He was physically and mentally weak. There is no information regarding his height, weight, and other body measurements.

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