US EditionA rare brain disorder robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his strong speaking voice
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a halting, gruff speaking voice due to spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological condition that affects his vocal cords.
- Spasmodic dysphonia affects up to 50,000 people in North America and is a type of dystonia, which can impact many body parts.
- Kennedy stated that the condition robbed him of his strong speaking voice when he was 42 years old, affecting his public speaking career.
- Dr. Hyder Jinnah noted that most people with spasmodic dysphonia have it for most of their life, with treatment options still being explored.
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(NEXSTAR) – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who testified before the Senate Wednesday, has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech. The nominee to lead Health and Human Services has spasmodic dysphonia, which causes his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks. Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological disorder that causes muscle spasms in the voice box or larynx, according to the NIH. How severe the spasms are can range grea…
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