Claire Wineland
- Born
- Apr 10, 1996
- height
- 5'2" (or 157 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 2010 – 2018
Biography
About Claire Wineland
Claire Wineland was a former YouTuber whose life was shaped by cystic fibrosis, a condition she had from birth. Diagnosed at birth, she founded Claire's Place Foundation at just 13, a nonprofit offering emotional and financial support to children with CF and their families. Born in Austin, Texas, she was American and Caucasian, with brown hair and brown eyes. Starting YouTube around age 14, she spent eight years active from 2010 to 2018, sharing her journey with honesty and humor. She passed away on Sunday, 2 September 2018, at age 22. Her TED talks and videos reached millions, earning her awards like Glamour's College Woman of the Year and Seventeen's Power Teen. She often said, "Death is inevitable. Living a life you are proud of is something you can control." Her foundation continues her work today.
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When did Claire Wineland start and end her YouTube career?
Claire began creating content around age 14 in 2010 and was active for eight years, until 2018.
What is Claire's Place Foundation?
Claire founded the nonprofit at age 13 to provide emotional and financial support to children with cystic fibrosis and their families.
Did you know
- Claire founded her nonprofit at 13, the same age she began her YouTube career.
- Her motto, 'Death is inevitable. Living a life you are proud of is something you can control,' was a central theme in her talks.
- She won both Glamour's College Woman of the Year and Seventeen's Power Teen awards.
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