Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

The 42-year-old Goodwill Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society resurfaced at a Broadway opening on Thursday, looking exceptionally good.
Chris Burke
With twin brothers Joe and John DeMasi, Chris tours the country as part of their three-piece folk band.

Chris is editor-in-chief of the National Down Syndrome Society's magazine, Straight Talk.




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31. My cousin has down syndrome and has idolized Chris' strength. It's sad, my cousin is only 17 and has already had almost a dozen surgeries on his heart and lungs. Its great to see Chris!

Posted at 2:55PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Val

32. Totally love Chris/Corky!!! Life goes on and on and on and on and on....

Posted at 2:59PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Chicken stripper

33. You'd think he's be smarter because of that big head of his

Posted at 3:10PM on Mar 28th 2008 by dw

34. My family and I met him at the JFK museum in Dallas about 10 years ago and he was so funny and sweet. It's nice to know he is doing well.

Posted at 3:13PM on Mar 28th 2008 by landri jade

35. I met him once when he played somewhere in NY with his folk band. I was like 6 or 7 and I went over and asked him for an autograph b/c my older sister watched "Life Goes On..." so I knew who he was and he was a complete asshole to me! So I went back and told my grandmother what happened and she went over and yelled at him and they all ended up signing my flier. But I never forgot how he acted when I asked for one... who treats a 7 yr old like that?!

Posted at 3:18PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Amy

36. Wow! Good for him!! That's a very old age for Downs! I'm so happy to see he's doing so well.

As for #5 poster...you're an ass. Learn to spell, genius. Or better yet, move out of your mother's basement and get a life.

Posted at 3:22PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Rachel

37. I think thats great, good to see him. He was the man in that show!!

Posted at 3:30PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Lets play

38. I love this guy!!! Growing up, I always wished he was my brother........
Great to see he's been doing well!

Posted at 4:15PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Emily

39. actually, 42 is NOT old for DS. Modern science has given us much longer life spans. Chris is a really nice guy, and a great role model for kids with DS. I am impressed with TMZs decision to NOT post snark, too. And to most of you who have replied..THANK YOU. I have a 9 yr old dd with DS, she is not afflicted or suffering from DS, it is just something she was born with. Your positive responses are heartwarming.

Posted at 3:48PM on Mar 28th 2008 by hi

40. Chris wakes up tomorrow still a very good man, and #5 you still wake up an a..hole. All is right with the world.

Posted at 3:48PM on Mar 28th 2008 by angel_eyes35801

41. I believe #5 was a bad play on words, that being "Tart", as in hottie. Maybe #5 poster finds Chris sexy? And to find the new cool in Downs check out a rapper by the name of Laz D. Now he rocks!

Posted at 3:50PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Deez

42. I believe #5 made an attempt at wordplay referring to Chris as a "Tart". I beleive #5 may have a man crush. The new cool in downs is a rapper that goes by the name of Laz D. Check him out on myspace or his website.

Posted at 3:53PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Deez

43. He looks pretty much the same. Not much of a change at all.

Posted at 4:02PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Sami

44. The definition of retard is: to hold back. Chris has Down Syndrome. He is not retarded. Get a life dw, it's obvious yours lacks any value. Chris has done more in his 42 years than you will ever accomplish, ever.

Congrats to Chris!! I so miss that show. It's not on in reruns in my area and that makes me sad. It is one of the best shows ever. I am so glad he is doing well.

Posted at 4:27PM on Mar 28th 2008 by tammystruth

45. Great to see him and he's looking good. God bless.

Posted at 4:26PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Phil

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