The Who’s Roger Daltrey told he is ‘going blind’
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Roger Daltrey reveals health update live on stage
- Roger Daltrey, 81, revealed he is going blind during a Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
- He expressed gratitude for still having his voice, referencing The Who's rock opera Tommy.
- Daltrey recently stepped down as curator of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust concerts after holding the position since 2000.
- He has spoken openly about aging and the realities of his own mortality, expressing a need for someone else to lead the concerts.
- Daltrey admitted to experiencing difficulty remembering lyrics and pre-performance nerves in recent years.