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Robbie Williams worries about hair loss and reveals he is considering a hairpiece
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Robbie Williams worries about hair loss and reveals he is considering a hairpiece

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Robbie Williams said on a podcast that he is losing his hair and feels pressure to maintain a particular appearance as a pop star.
  • He said he is considering getting a hairpiece because hair powder may soon no longer cover the thinning areas.
  • Williams also discussed his ADHD, autism and Tourette syndrome diagnoses, saying he has learned to use his way of thinking as a source of creativity.

Robbie Williams says hair loss has become a growing concern because he feels pop stars are expected to maintain a certain look.

I am losing my hair.

— Robbie WilliamsThe singer acknowledged his hair loss during the podcast.

Speaking on Steve Bracknall’s podcast, the 52-year-old singer showed the top of his head and explained that the appearance of thicker hair came from powder filling in thinning areas. He said the solution might not work much longer and that he was considering getting a hairpiece.

I am a pop star, that is what I do, and you are expected to have a certain look and some kind of hairstyle.

— Robbie WilliamsHe explained why his appearance and hair loss concern him.

“I am a pop star, that is what I do, and you are expected to have a certain look and some kind of hairstyle,” Williams said. He has also spoken in recent months about his mental health and neurological diagnoses, including ADHD, autism and Tourette syndrome.

Yes, because I have powder now, so it looks good, but soon even that will not help. I am thinking about getting one of those hairpieces. Have you seen them?

— Robbie WilliamsWilliams said he may need a hairpiece as his hair continues to thin.

Williams said he has learned to turn his way of thinking into a source of creativity, despite often experiencing intrusive thoughts. He described his autism diagnosis as something he welcomed because it helped explain aspects of his behavior.

I have ADHD and I have just discovered that I also have a bit of autism, which I actually like because it explains so much.

— Robbie WilliamsHe discussed how his diagnoses have shaped his understanding of himself.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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