Heather Little-White, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Heather Little-White

Jamaican nutritionist and disability rights activist

Date of Birth: 08-May-1952

Place of Birth: Saint James Parish, Jamaica

Date of Death: 22-Jan-2013

Profession: journalist, nutritionist, disability rights activist

Nationality: Jamaica

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Heather Little-White (8 May 1952 – 22 January 2013) was a Jamaican nutritionist, journalist and disabilities activist.
After earning degrees in nutrition and communication, she worked with Grace Kitchens and founded the television program Creative Cooking to share sound nutritional advice throughout the country.
As a journalist, besides writing articles on nutrition, she wrote a weekly column on sexuality for the Outlook Magazine segment of The Gleaner newspaper.
After working with the Reggae Boyz, Jamaica's national football team, as a nutrition consultant, Little-White became paralyzed from the waist down after being shot during a robbery attempt.
Becoming an advocate for people with disabilities, she focused on bringing awareness, accessibility, and assistance to Jamaicans living with disabilities.
She was honored as an officer in the Order of Distinction in 2001.