Ryūtarō Arimura, vocalist for Japanese rock band Plastic Tree: His case was detected and treated early, and Arimura was able to return to touring within three months.[1] Markus Babbel, former international footballer, contracted GBS in 2001, following a period suffering from the Epstein–Barr virus. He lost almost an entire year of his footballing career between the two illnesses.[2] Tony Benn, British politician[3] Jake Burton Carpenter, founder, Burton Snowboards, Miller Fisher variant.[4] Rich Ceisler, American standup comedian, became sick while performing on a cruise ship and died soon after.[5] Rachel Chagall, actress, contracted GBS in 1982. In 1987, she portrayed Gabriela Brimmer, a notable disabilities activist.[6] Alastair Clarkson, Australian football coach.[7] Andy Coan, record-setting swimmer, including NCAA and World Championships.