Famous blind people

I love hearing stories about famous blind people. What I love even more is when I have had no idea that they were blind.

3 particular cases:

1. David Blunkett, former Home Secretary of HM's Government.
This guy held one of the most important posts in the government and was in the news almost daily. He resigned from the government twice and was in disgace for cheating on his wife. I probably read at least 50-100 articles about him before I read one that mentioned (in passing) that he was born blind. While I don't agree with his politics or his morals I absolutely love the fact that a blind man is so famous for everything except his blindness. I still haven't exactly figured out (or bothered to find out) what his exact condition is.

2. John Kay, lead singer of Steppenwolf (Born to be Wild).
I got this one from the Achromatopsia.info website because he actually has achromatopsia. I don't personally remember a time when he was famous but I definately know the signature song. Apparently he now lives in Vancouver - maybe we'll stop by with our blind child next time we go to stay with M's mother!

3. APL.DE.AP, singer with the Black Eyed Peas.
I've noticed their quirky glasses but didn't realise one had nystagmus. Thanks to James from the Nystagmus blog for posting this story from The Sun.