Sean Hannity Attributes Voice Change to Nerve Injury

Fox News host Sean Hannity has publicly addressed recent speculation about his health, attributing changes in his appearance and voice to a pinched nerve and medication side effects. In a social media post on Wednesday, June 24, Hannity explained that the injury occurred while training and that prescribed prednisone led to temporary facial puffiness and laryngitis.

Hannity wrote that he is recovering well and continuing his training routine, dismissing more serious concerns about his condition. He noted the symptoms are normal side effects of the corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation from the neck injury. The veteran broadcaster joked that the attention had generated more social media commentary than his 30 years of ratings success.

The speculation began in recent weeks as viewers of his nightly Fox News program noticed his raspier voice and a puffier-than-usual appearance on air. Online discussions questioned whether the changes indicated a significant medical issue. Hannity stated he had already discussed the matter on his radio show prior to his online post. In a Monday episode of "The Sean Hannity Show," he told co-host Lynda McLaughlin that a sinus infection...