Stephen Ward was a British osteopath and artist, best known for his involvement in the Profumo Affair during the early 1960s. He became a central figure in the scandal due to his connections with high-profile individuals, including Christine Keeler and John Profumo, the British Secretary of State for War. Ward's life took a tragic turn as the scandal unfolded, leading to his arrest and trial for living off the earnings of prostitution. He was ultimately convicted, but his health deteriorated, and he died in 1963. His story remains a significant part of British political history.