Paul Karason

Paul Karason (November 14, 1950 – September 23, 2013) was an American from Bellingham, Washington, whose skin was a purple-blue color.

Karason was fair skinned and freckled until the early 1990s. Karason started taking colloidal silver after his friend developed petroleum poisoning. Karason started taking it for sinuses, dermatitis, acid reflux, and other issues. This caused him to develop argyria, leading to his skin turning blue.In 2008, Karason first gained prominence after appearing on Today.He claimed it cured his acid reflux and arthritis.

Karason moved from Oregon to the California Central Valley community Madera in the summer of 2007 seeking greater community acceptance. He described himself as somewhat of a recluse. By 2012, Karason lost his home while battling a heart condition and prostate cancer. He later moved to a homeless shelter in Bellingham, Washington.

In 2013, Karason died after a heart attack led to pneumonia and a severe stroke. He was a heavy smoker and underwent a triple bypass surgery in 2008. He was estranged from his wife at the time of his death. Karason continued to use colloidal silver until his death.