Do blue fugates from Kentucky really exist?

The blue people of Kentucky, also known as the Fugates, were a family in Troublesome Creek, Kentucky, United States, who had a rare genetic condition that caused their skin to turn blue due to a disorder of the blood called methemoglobinemia, which is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme cytochrome b5 reductase.

The condition was passed down through generations of the Fugate family, and it is believed that the first blue-skinned Fugate was Martin Fugate, who was born in 1820. He was the son of Elizabeth Smith and Zachariah Fugate, who were both of normal skin color. Martin had four blue-skinned children, and they in turn had blue-skinned children of their own.

The blue Fugates were a source of curiosity and fascination for many years, and they were often featured in newspapers and magazines. However, the condition eventually disappeared from the Fugate family due to intermarriage with people who did not have the genetic condition.

Today, there are no known blue Fugates still living. However, the story of the blue Fugates is still remembered as a fascinating chapter in medical history.