Birthdate: November 11, 1951
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Died: December 19, 2009
Laurence Kim Peek, an American savant known as a “megasavant” for his extraordinary memory, encountered social obstacles likely linked to developmental issues stemming from congenital brain abnormalities. He served as the inspiration for the character Raymond Babbitt in the film Rain Man. Initially diagnosed with autism, later suspected to have had FG syndrome, Peek’s legacy is recognized through the Utah Film Center’s Peek Award, which celebrates his notable contributions to the understanding of savant abilities and cognitive disabilities.
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