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.
What Is Wrong With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Voice? Why RFK Jr.'s Voice Sounds So Raspy
What Is Wrong With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Voice? Kennedy has a legitimate medical issue causing his voice to sound raspy, and hearing him talk about it is actually quite sad. SI
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s voice affected by spasmodic dysphonia: Know about this rare condition
American politician Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once had a very strong voice. But last month when he appeared during the Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination to the US Secretary of Health and Human Services,
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.
R.F.K. Jr Has Spasmodic Dysphonia, a Condition That Makes His Voice Raspy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started developing symptoms of the condition in 1996. 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. Has Spasmodic Dysphonia — Here’s What That Is
Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes involuntary spasms in the vocal cords, making speech strained, breathy, or hoarse.
Why does RFK Jr. sound like that? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rare neurological condition
Spasmodic dysphonia (SD), sometimes referred to as laryngeal dystonia, is a rare neurological condition impacting the voice and speech that impacts approximately 50,000 people in North America. For people with SD, muscles spasms in the larynx (also known as the voice box) cause the voice to sound tight, strangled or strained.
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
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces the First Key Vote in His Health Secretary Confirmation Test
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill,
Senate panel to vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination
The Senate Finance Committee will vote Tuesday on Robert F. Kennedy Jr's appointment to direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know
As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds ...
RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing underway. Why does he talk like that? Spasmodic dysphonia
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has a condition called spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the sound of a raspy voice due to spasms in ...
RFK Jr's Voice Explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, January 29, as he seeks confirmation as ...