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Kim peek biography video
Kim Peek
American savant (1951–2009)
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| Born | Laurence Kim Peek (1951-11-11)November 11, 1951 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 2009(2009-12-19) (aged 58) Murray, Utah, U.S. |
| Known for | Megasavant |
| Parent(s) | Fran Peek, Leyson |
Laurence Kim Peek (November 11, 1951 – December 19, 2009) was an American savant.
Known as a "megasavant",[1][2][3] he had an exceptional memory, but he also experienced social difficulties, possibly resulting from a developmental disability related to congenital brain abnormalities.
He was the inspiration for the character Raymond Babbitt in the 1988 movie Rain Man. Although Peek was previously diagnosed with autism, he is now thought to have had FG syndrome.[4][5] The Utah Film Center's Peek Award honors his legacy.[6]
Early life
Laurence Kim Peek was born in Salt Lake City, Utah,[7] with macr