Liverpool-born comedian Chris McCausland lost his sight completely by the age of 22 due to retinitis pigmentosa - a hereditary eye disease which causes gradual degeneration of the retina.
Comedian Chris McCausland has become the first blind contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing. The 47-year-old, who lifted the glitterball trophy with dance partner Dianne Buswell on Saturday night, said 'anything can happen' with support and determination. They beat Miranda actress Sarah Hadland, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and JLS singer JB Gill.
Debbie Miller, director of customer advice and support at RNIB, said both McCausland and the second deaf contestant Ghouri 'left an immeasurable positive impact', which has 'sparked so many positive conversations', and highlighted 'the importance of diversity'. Kerry Bevan, head of skills, information and support at sight-loss charity Guide Dogs UK, called it a 'personal triumph, but also a landmark moment for everyone in the visually impaired community'.
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