'A Different Man' Star Adam Pearson Says His Facial Disfigurement 'Opened Doors' (Exclusive)

Adam Pearson.Photo:David Reiss David Reiss WhenAdam Pearsonvisits a new town or city, he knows the obvious can’t be ignored. He anticipates the stares and curiosity — and, at times, the cruelty — when people first see his face, covered with tumors due toneurofibromatosis. Pearson’s approach is to confront it boldly. “You go in and go for it,” the 39-year-old actor tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “Like, ‘Hi, my name’s Adam.

'Avid' Hiker Found Dead by Team of 22 Rescuers After Suffering 'Significant Fall in Icy Terrain'

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'Baby Jessica' Was Rescued from a Texas Well 37 Years Ago. Here's Where She Is Now — and What She Remembers from Her 2 Days Underground

AP; Julian Dufort “I had God on my side that day,” Jessica told PEOPLE in October 2016. “My life is a miracle.” On October 14 1987, 18 month old Jessica McClure fell into an eight inch diameter well pipe in the backyard of her aunt in Midland, Texas. She remained there for 58 hours before being rescued at about 8:30 pm on October 16, 1987.Barbara Laing / Liaison Agency Barbara Laing / Liaison Agency