Is it true that Ayu’s deaf?
As of December 2007, Ayu is permanently deaf in her left ear. She famously first lost hearing during her 2001 Dome Tour, and she revealed on her fan club’s blog in January 2008 that a doctor’s visit confirmed the damage to be irreversible. The story instantly became international news, being picked up by everyone from AP to BBC. Her right ear still functions and she has promised fans to give them her all until she is physically unable to produce music.
As of December 2007, Ayu is permanently deaf in her left ear. She famously first lost hearing during her 2001 Dome Tour, and she revealed on her fan club’s blog in January 2008 that a doctor’s visit confirmed the damage to be irreversible. The story instantly became international news, being picked up by everyone from AP to BBC. Her right ear still functions and she has promised fans to give them her all until she is physically unable to produce music.