Why does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sound like that? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has a condition called spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the sound of a raspy voice due to spasms in the vocal cords.

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Kennedy Jr. has attracted a lot of attention for his raspy voice, which results from a neurological voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia. Kennedy, 71, says that in his 40s he developed a ...

Why does RFK sound like that? Is RFK sick?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly disclosed his diagnosis with spasmodic dysphonia. Learn more about this rare voice disorder.
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A rare brain disorder robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his strong speaking voice

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s gruff speaking voice, which at times can make him hard to understand, was front and center during Thursday’s contentious Senate Finance Committee hearing. The Health and Human ...