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.
What to Know About Spasmodic Dysphonia, the Condition That Affects RFK Jr.’s Voice
Spasmodic dysphonia is considered a task-specific type of dystonia, which means it affects regular speech. It’s less likely to impact other types of vocal activities, Frankford says, including laughing, crying, whispering, and sometimes even singing.
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.
Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice raspy? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia
Kennedy's condition is called spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurologic disorder that can affect the voice and speech by causing the muscles that generate a person’s voice to go into periods of spasm, according to Penn Medicine. It is a lifelong condition, but can be improved with treatment in some cases, according to Penn Medicine.
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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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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.