This topic is about the delicate balance between curiosity and privacy when it comes to famous people who might have ostomies. It explores the challenges of verifying such information and the importance of respecting medical privacy. Here are some key points and insights from the discussion:

1. There was a retraction of a previous claim that Queen Elizabeth II had an ostomy. This information was initially shared by an ostomy nurse but turned out to be incorrect.

2. It is challenging to confirm whether a living celebrity has an ostomy because medical privacy is typically respected, making such information hard to verify.

3. Several resources were consulted or provided for further reading on the topic:
- A blog post titled "There's No Business Like Stoma Business."
- An article from Medical Monks about celebrities living with a stoma bag.
- An interview with Matthew Perry in GQ, where he discusses his temporary stoma experience.
- A blog post from TSMP about celebrities with a stoma bag.
- A rumor about George Clooney having a colostomy bag.

4. There is a rumor about George Clooney having an ostomy, which he has not publicly denied. Some people believe this might be true, although later statements have been seen as clarifications.

5. A personal clinical anecdote was shared about Beverly Polcyn, a comedian, dancer, and actress, who required an ostomy twice and later had each reversed. This information was shared with her permission after each reversal.

6. The ethical stance of the poster, who is a nurse, is clear: they would never disclose a living patient's ostomy status without explicit consent.

7. Some terminology clarification: A stoma and an ostomy pouching appliance, often referred to as a "bag," are different. The term "stoma bag" is technically incorrect, though commonly used in the U.K.

8. Another public figure mentioned to have had an ostomy is former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who had a colostomy.