Joey Deacon
- January 10, 2024
- Autobiographer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Joey Deacon |
| Occupation | Autobiographer |
| Date Of Birth | May 24, 1920(1920-05-24) |
| Age | 104 |
| Date Of Death | December 3, 1981, Caterham, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | Camberwell |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Joey Deacon Biography
| Name | Joey Deacon |
| Birthday | May 24 |
| Birth Year | 1920 |
| Place Of Birth | Camberwell |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Joey Deacon is one of the most popular and richest Autobiographer who was born on May 24, 1920 in Camberwell, England, United Kingdom. British writer whose autobiography written in dictation, Tongue Tied, documents his struggle for the rest of his life for cerebral palsy. The work served as the basis for a well-known BBC documentary.
He as well as poetry writer He and poet Vassar Miller both suffered from cerebral palsy. both had cerebral palsy.
His mother passed away when he was just six years old. He was cared for by his grandmother to the point of being institutionalized at age eight.
Joey Deacon Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Autobiographer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Joey Deacon is one of the richest Autobiographer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joey Deacon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The patient was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in Caterham Mental Hospital, where he was treated from age eight to his death.
He was as a guest on Blue Peter, a 1981 television show, to serve for example of a person who achieved a tremendous amount despite his physical handicap.
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Who is Joey Deacon Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Joey Ranked on the list of most popular Autobiographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Joey Deacon celebrates birthday on May 24 of every year.
What was Joey Deacon famous for?
Joseph John Deacon (24 May 1920 – 3 December 1981) was a British author and television personality.
Why was Joey Deacon on Blue Peter?
In 1981 Joey was featured on Blue Peter to mark the International Year of the Disabled. The idea was to make children aware of people with disabilities, but it backfired when disabled schoolchildren across the country picked up the new nickname ‘Joey’ after his appearance on the show.
When did Joey Deacon appear on Blue Peter?
In 1981 Joey Deacon was featured in the programme for the International Year of the Disabled. He was presented as a man who had achieved much in his life despite being born with severe cerebral palsy. His story was used as the basis for that year’s appeal.
Is Joey Deacon still alive Blue Peter?
He sadly died soon after his Blue Peter appearances in 1981 but his book had a profound impact on me when I tracked down a copy about 10 years ago.
What does a Joey mean in British slang?
Noun. joey (plural joeys) (slang, derogatory, offensive in Britain) A person with cerebral palsy. (slang, derogatory, offensive in Britain) A stupid person.