The Voice's will.i.am has 'irreversible' health condition that's 'getting worse'

The Voice coach Will.i.am
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The Voice coach will. i. am has opened up about his daily struggle with a chronic health condition. The 49-year-old Black Eyed Peas star revealed that he has been suffering from tinnitus for a long time.

Tinnitus, as defined by the NHS, is the hearing of noises that do not come from an external source. Will. i. am confessed that this condition will eventually lead to irreversible hearing loss, and his symptoms are 'gradually getting worse'.

He spoke candidly about the constant 'beep' in his ears in a previous interview with The Sun, saying: "I can't be quiet, as that's when I notice the ringing in my ears. There's always a beep there every day, all day. I don't know exactly how long I've had this, but it's gradually getting worse," reports Birmingham Live.

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In another interview, the ITV star disclosed that he was experiencing 'proper loss' in his hearing, as evidenced by tests conducted over the years. He said: 'I'm 43. When I went to the doctor and got an ear test, they said, "Your ears are that of someone a lot older.

"In 2007, 2013 and this year, I got all my frequency tests and the curve ... it's proper loss."

However, tinnitus is not the only condition the star has spoken about. He previously told the Daily Mail: "I've suffered from ADHD for years. But I've learned how to control it. I can talk, look at that person, think about what I have to do now and what am I going to eat later."

According to the NHS, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition. Individuals with ADHD may appear restless, struggle with concentration and often act impulsively.