A rare brain disorder robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his strong speaking voice
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder caused by a malfunction in the brain. Here’s what to know.
Why does RFK sound like that? Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vocal disorder explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why his voice sounds raspy and strained, causing difficulty when he speaks. Here's more about spasmodic dyshphonia
What is spasmodic dysphonia, the disorder affecting RFK Jr.’s voice?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks.
Why is RFK Jr.'s voice raspy? He has a neurological disorder called spasmodic dysphonia
RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is due to spasmodic dysphonia. The neurological disorder produces muscle spasms in the voice box.
What is spasmodic dysphonia, the condition that impacts RFK Jr.'s voice?
The neurological condition can cause people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to have voices that break and can sound "strangled."
Why does RFK Jr. sound like that? Explaining Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vocal disorder
Many noticed – and wondered why – his voice sounded raspy and apparently had difficulty speaking or getting words out.
Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice raspy? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia
Viewers tuning into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings to become the leader of the Department of Health and Human Services this week may have noticed his raspy voice, which is caused by a rare neurological disorder.
Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know
As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for the confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds raspy and strained. Here's what to know about his disorder.
R.F.K. Jr Has Spasmodic Dysphonia, a Condition That Makes His Voice Raspy
Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological condition that causes certain muscles in the “voice box,” or larynx, to spasm, often making the voice sound raspy, strained or breathy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started developing symptoms of the condition in 1996,
RFK Jr.'s Trembling Voice Is the Result of a Condition Called Spasmodic Dysphonia
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a disorder called spasmodic dysphonia that makes it sound like his voice is shaking. He has said the neurological disease began to affect him when he was 42. “I have a tremble in my
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