Stephen Ward

Stephen Ward was a British osteopath who became a central figure in the 1960s Profumo affair. This political scandal involved John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War, and Christine Keeler, a dancer with whom Profumo had an affair. Ward, who knew both Profumo and Keeler, introduced them at a party. Keeler was also involved with Eugene Ivanov, a Russian military attaché.

Ward's role as an osteopath with connections across different social circles placed him at the nexus of the scandal. When the affair became public, Profumo lied to Parliament, leading to his resignation and contributing to the downfall of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's government. Stephen Ward was put on trial for pimping and committed suicide on the last day of his trial. Christine Keeler was convicted of perjury and conspiracy. Osteopathy is a system of medical practice emphasizing a holistic approach and the manipulation of musculoskeletal tissues.1234