Is it true that Ayumi Hamasaki went deaf in her left ear?

Question

How did she become deaf? Did it affect her career much?

Answer 1

yes it is true.

i don't think it did affect her career much though..

Answer 2

i agree w/ the above answerer

Answer 3

well it is true apperently its the same disease that made beethoven go deaf. but shes still goin stong as far a her music career is goin. shes still gonna go ahead n do her tour in asia.

Answer 4

It was confirmed officially that she lost left ear's hearing ability due to possible tinnitus or Meniere's disease. The real reason was not disclosed yet but so far it seems she still has strong will to keep effort to stay music scene from now on.