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Roger Daltrey Reveals Blindness and Deafness During The Who's Charity Concert

The Who's iconic members, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, reflect on aging, health struggles, and their enduring commitment to music and philanthropy during their annual Teenage Cancer Trust performance.

  • Roger Daltrey, 81, disclosed his blindness and deafness during The Who's March 27, 2025, concert at Royal Albert Hall, but noted he still retains his singing voice.
  • Pete Townshend, 79, recently underwent knee-replacement surgery and humorously suggested auctioning off his old knee during the same performance.
  • The Who continues their decades-long tradition of supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust, having raised over £32 million since 2000 through annual fundraising concerts.
  • Daltrey and Townshend, the only remaining original members of The Who, have hinted at the possibility of retiring the band in the near future due to health and age-related challenges.
  • The March 2025 concerts highlight the band's resilience and dedication to their craft and charitable causes, even as they confront the physical toll of their legendary careers.
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