Robbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis
British singer Robbie Williams has revealed he was recently diagnosed with autism, saying the diagnosis explains many quirks of his life and behaviour.
British musician Robbie Williams has publicly shared that he was recently diagnosed with autism. He made the disclosure during a fan Q&A event connected to the promotion of his clothing brand.
Williams said he had long known he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that an autism diagnosis has now been added to that. The singer said he was actually happy about the news, since it helps explain many aspects of his behaviour. He joked that he now has a "universal excuse" — from now on he can explain his quirks simply by saying he has autism.
Previous health history
Williams has previously said he was diagnosed with ADHD three times over the years, the first time in 2006. He has also spoken about intrusive thoughts, which he once compared to an "inner Tourette's" — thoughts that stay inside him without any outward expression.
Career
Williams first found fame as a teenager as a member of the boy band Take That, which reached number one on the UK singles chart seven times in the early 1990s. After leaving the group, he launched a highly successful solo career, releasing 16 albums that reached number one in the UK — his latest album, "Britpop", allowed him to surpass a record previously held by The Beatles. He also holds the record for the most Brit Awards won, with 18 trophies. On August 3 this year, Williams performed in Riga at the Mežaparks Great Bandstand as part of his "Britpop" tour.
