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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76. um, i just wondered about him the other day im ready for a nap too...

Posted at 6:42PM on Mar 29th 2008 by poison apple

77. What a retart.

Posted at 10:57PM on Mar 29th 2008 by Scotty Rudolph

78. In regards to #4 poster Masha... WTF? Your post about Idol contestant doesn't make any sense when its supposed to be about Corky.

ANYWAYZ.... I was suprised to see how well Corky seems to be doing. He has aged well too, but that's a face I never expected to see again.

Posted at 9:17AM on Mar 30th 2008 by Specailk007

79. He was such an incredibe talent. He needs another TV show!

Posted at 1:12PM on Mar 30th 2008 by Diane

80. dave...I'm with you... f'n sympathizers...i would have aborted
been around plenty of retards and they are quite disgusting.

Posted at 3:29AM on Mar 31st 2008 by hater

81. Corky was the only reason I watched Life Goes On! I was in complete awe of him. I loved how he was given a strong role instead of being the comic relief. I think that Chris is a walking miracle considering that most people with Down's don't make it past the age of 35...and he's 42!! All I have to say to Chris is: I love you man! I hope you continue to be an inspiration to the world. Live long my friend.

Posted at 1:25PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Jessica in MO

82. To B.Bo you are right.. you are also a "RETART"!

Posted at 6:47PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Beavis

83. WOW CORKY YOU LOOK GOOD NICE TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Posted at 6:19PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by trixie

84. I am so glad to read that Chris is having continued success in his life. I was a big fan of his show and was disappointed when it ended. Being a mother of a 2-year-old Down syndrome child, I can only hope he is as highly functional as Chris is, and it is impressive how well he had handled his fame over the years. Fame comes with a price, though. Its hard to believe how cruel and ignorant people can be in this day and age, although the overwhelming majority is positive. I would rather have a Down syndrome child any day than raise a child that behaves like Mr. Wasser. I wonder how proud his parents are of him... Seeing a couple of these comments, it helps prepare me for some of the ridicule my son will have to face, although I expect that is life will be overall very sweet and uncomplicated.

By the way, Down syndrome people don't develop heart problems. Many have heart or intestinal abnormalities at conception, including an extra chromosome (which is what Down syndrome is). Due to medical advancements most Down syndrome people live much longer than in their 30s. Kudos to Chris's brothers, too, for being so loving and supportive. I wish you all the best and God's continued blessings.

Posted at 2:19AM on Apr 17th 2008 by AnAngel'sMom

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