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Dyslexia and music

X Factor’s dyslexic singer wows audience – but which other popstars are dyslexic?

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Famous Dyslexics |

The return of The X Factor last night saw a furniture maker from Leeds perform a haunting rendition of Ray LaMontagne’s ‘Jolene’. The problem he’d encountered … Read More

music, the x factor
Famous dyslexic Lynda La Plante

Famous Dyslexics: Lynda La Plante (screenwriter, novelist)

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Famous Dyslexics |

Lynda La Plante (CBE) has written more than a dozen crime novels and created several high-profile TV series, including Prime Suspect. Lynda started out as an … Read More

Lynda La Plante
Famous dyslexic Jamie Oliver

Famous Dyslexics: Jamie Oliver (chef, campaigner)

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Famous Dyslexics |

Jamie Oliver (MBE) is a celebrity chef, with dozens of restaurants across the world. He’s sold millions of cookbooks, and he’s the face of numerous campaigns … Read More

Jamie Oliver
Famous dyslexic Richard Branson

Famous Dyslexics: Richard Branson (entrepreneur)

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Famous Dyslexics |

Richard Branson (or, rather, Sir Richard Branson) is worth a trifling £3billion, thanks to his many Virgin Group business ventures. He’s also one of the most … Read More

Richard Branson

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