Whose Voice Became Deaf

Whose voice became deaf?

After establishing a reputation as a musician and composer, Beethoven started losing his hearing in his mid-20s. Although a modern analysis of his DNA revealed health issues, including high levels of lead in his system, the exact cause of his deafness is still unknown. Many gifted musicians were born deaf, and many more developed hearing loss or tinnitus as a result of long-term exposure to loud music. The list of accomplished artists who have publicly disclosed their hearing loss is provided below.