maryanne and tommy pilling

Couple with Down syndrome proved all doubters wrong: Lived happily for 25 years before tragedy struck

When Maryanne and Tommy Pilling fell in love, some people told them it wouldn’t last. But in July 1995, the devoted couple who had Down syndrome took the groundbreaking step of getting married. Despite all the haters ...

Mum criticized for letting daughter marry, 24 years later, haters might regret their every word

It wasn’t always easy for these two lovebirds. Maryanna 46, and Tommy, 59, both from Essex, England, faced countless challenges. Both have experienced cruelty of prejudice from bigoted people due to their condition. Despite these ...