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Stevie Wonder is not really blind

RecordOBS-0818
CategoryMedia/Disinformation
StatusDEBUNKED
SummarySome people believe that musician Stevie Wonder is faking his blindness, citing instances where he appears to interact with his environment in ways that suggest sight.
OriginThis rumor has persisted for decades, with occasional viral moments when Wonder is seen catching objects or moving without assistance.
Claimed
  • Stevie Wonder can actually see.
  • He fakes blindness for attention or sympathy.
Evidence / consensusStevie Wonder has been blind since infancy due to retinopathy of prematurity. His blindness is well-documented, and he has addressed the rumors, explaining that he uses other senses and assistance.
> OBSERVER NOTE:
A persistent celebrity disability hoax. Medical records and decades of public appearances confirm his blindness. The 'caught seeing' moments are usually explained by his heightened other senses.

Sources

  1. Thanking Beyonce, cloning people in the future & getting caught out by AI | Celeb Conspiracies - YouTube

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