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US Cancer Patient Developed Irish Accent in Final Months

Researchers describe just the 3rd known case of foreign accent syndrome in cancer patients

(Newser) - A North Carolina cancer patient developed foreign accent syndrome during treatment—and continued speaking with an "uncontrollable Irish accent" until his death, researchers say. FAS is incredibly rare and most common in people with psychiatric disorders or those who've suffered head trauma or strokes, according to researchers at...

Russell Crowe Walks Out on Interviewer

Volatile star doesn't like questions about 'Robin Hood' accent, 'Gladiator' line

(Newser) - He didn't throw anything, but Russell Crowe is making headlines again for his temper. The Robin Hood star walked out on a BBC interviewer who pushed him a bit too far with questions about the legendary outlaw's accent—and some stale gossip about Gladiator. "Front Row" host Mark Lawson...

10 Seriously Unlucky Irish Accents in Film

Sean Connery and Julia Roberts make the list—twice

(Newser) - In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Irish Central ranks the worst Irish accents to hit the big screen.
  • Sean Connery, "the gold standard to judge against all other bad Irish accents," takes the No. 1 and 2 spots, for Darby O'Gill and the Little People in 1959 and
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