Roger Daltrey Reveals He Is Losing His Sight During Teenage Cancer Trust Concert

The Who's frontman shared his blindness diagnosis during a live performance, reflecting on aging, health challenges, and his enduring dedication to music and philanthropy.

Roger Daltrey, 81, announced during The Who's March 27 performance at Royal Albert Hall that he is going blind, adding to previous hearing loss.
Referencing the band's 1969 rock opera 'Tommy,' Daltrey joked that if he lost his voice, he would go 'full Tommy,' a nod to the story's deaf, dumb, and blind protagonist.
Daltrey stepped down as curator of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts in 2024 but remains an honorary patron, continuing his involvement with the charity he co-founded in 2000.
The Who, with Daltrey and Pete Townshend as its only surviving original members, continues to perform live, with a second Royal Albert Hall concert scheduled for March 30, 2025.
Daltrey has openly discussed the challenges of aging and performing, expressing gratitude for his voice and reflecting on his legacy in music and philanthropy.