Lisa Whelchel
Lisa Whelchel is a well-loved child actress. She reached the degree of stardom when she clinched multiple awards for her portrayal of Blair Warner, a perennially perky and spoiled rich girl, in the sitcom Facts of Life. She proved further that she is an award-winning child actress when she was given the Young Awards for Best Young Artist in a Television Special for her role in Twirl.
Later in her career, Lisa joined the reality show Survivor. During this time, Lisa revealed that she is suffering from West Nile virus. However, she did not specify whether she had contracted the arbovirus while in the Philippines shooting Survivor. Her medication and treatment, which lasted for over a year, were probably covered by her insurance. Aside from acting, Lisa also showcased her talent in singing, songwriting, and public speaking.