Capaldi, who was diagnosed with Tourette’s—a disorder characterized by repetitive movements or uncontrollable sounds (tics)—in 2022, is among many known figures like Billie Eilish, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and David Beckham who manage this condition.
The singer-songwriter has been open about the overwhelming pressure post the success of his debut album, ‘Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent’, leading to distressing panic attacks and intensifying tics.
A Powerful Message for Tourette’s Community
The “Someone You Love” hitmaker’s performance at Glastonbury wasn’t just a musical event but also an “amazingly powerful” representation of living with Tourette’s, as described by Laura Hummersone, a mother of a teenager with the condition.
For many like her son, Capaldi’s unabashed display of his tics on the Pyramid Stage mirrored their daily struggles.
The outpouring of acceptance, empathy, and support from the Glastonbury crowd towards Lewis Capaldi’s struggle provided a remarkable illustration of solidarity.
