Despite your illness, the quality of each day still matters to you.

I am not a small man, nor a weak one, despite my recent illness.

Wolfe worked hard despite his illness and learned from many people.

Despite his illness, he kept an optimistic view of life.

The man is a genius and I hope he can continue writing for a long time despite his illness.

In many cases organs can be used despite age and previous illness.

Mills continued as coach through the 2004 season despite his illness.

It must also be a comfort that they are still wanted as writers, despite illness.

Despite his illness, he had more energy than most men half his age.

Despite its subject's illness and death (a day after his 39th birthday), the movie is anything but grim.