John Wayne Bobbitt, known for having his penis cut off by his wife Lorena Bobbitt in 1993, has lost all his toes due to side effects from an illness he claims he sustained while based at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s. He is suffering from toxic peripheral polyneuropathy, leading to severe nerve damage and amputation of all 10 toes.
Key Points
John Wayne Bobbitt has lost all 10 toes due to toxic peripheral polyneuropathy
He claims the illness was a result of exposure to chemicals at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s
His health struggles have led to multiple surgeries and severe nerve damage
Pros
Awareness of health issues faced by military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune due to contaminated water
Highlighting the long-term effects of toxic exposure