About José Mestre
Lived 1956 – 2021 (aged 65). José Mestre was a Portuguese television personality.
José Mestre (1956 – December 17, 2021) was a man known for having a , haemangioma tumor on his face. The tumor started forming on his lips when he was 14. Mestre had not received treatment for the tumor due to "years of medical misinformation, some misdiagnosis, lack of finances, and reluctance to undergo treatment due to religious beliefs."
A documentary titled "The Man with No Face", part of the television series My Shocking Story, aired on the Discovery Channel on 6 December 2007.
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Who was José Mestre?
Portuguese with abnormal medical condition
When was José Mestre born?
José Mestre was born on 26 February 1956 in Lisbon.
When did José Mestre die?
José Mestre died on 17 December 2021 in Portugal.
What was José Mestre's occupation?
José Mestre was a television personality.
What nationality was José Mestre?
José Mestre was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Mestre. https://biography.guide/jose-mestre/
MLA: "José Mestre." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-mestre/.
Chicago: "José Mestre." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-mestre/.
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