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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ellie Muir

U2’s Larry Mullen reveals dyscalculia diagnosis: ‘I can’t count, I can’t add’

U2’s Larry Mullen Jr has revealed he has been diagnosed with dyscalculia, which is a form of dyslexia that affects his understanding of numbers.

The Irish drummer and co-founder of the band, 63, recently explained that “counting bars is like climbing Everest”, as he discussed his diagnosis publicly for the first time.

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