Otosclerosis historical perspective
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Overview
The renowned German composer Beethoven was theorized to suffer from otosclerosis, although this is controversial.[1] Howard Hughes the pioneering American aviator, engineer, industrialist, and film producer also suffered from otosclerosis.[2] Frankie Valli, lead singer of The Four Seasons , suffered from it in the 1970s, forcing him to "sing from memory" in the latter part of the decade (surgery restored most of his hearing by 1980).[3]
References
- ↑ The Ludwig van Beethoven biography,http://www.kunstderfuge.com/bios/beethoven.html
- ↑ Charles Higham, Howard Hughes: The Secret Life
- ↑ Fred Bronson, The Billboard Book of Number One Hits (3rd edition), Billboard Books 1992 ISBN 0-8230-8298-0