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Danger Dan discusses coming-out and progressive blindness
German rapper Danger Dan, also known as Daniel Pongratz, has publicly discussed his sexual orientation and a past relationship with a man. Describing it as a ‘retroactive coming-out’, the 43-year-old artist shared these personal details ahead of his new solo album, ‘Keine Angst’, which is scheduled for release on October 2. He noted that while he never identified strictly as gay or bisexual in the past, current political tensions and threats against queer events make this an important time for solidarity.
In addition to his personal identity, Pongratz spoke about his struggle with retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease that is causing progressive blindness. He described the diagnosis as a turning point that has made him more aware of the value of every moment. The musician shared how the condition affects his professional life, requiring assistance such as flashlights to navigate backstage and specialized lighting to see piano keys during performances.
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Antilopen Gang · Berlin · Danger Dan · Daniel Pongratz · Görlitz
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Danger Dan suffers from retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease that is causing progressive blindness. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Danger Dan discussed a past romantic relationship with a man and his sexual orientation. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The musician's new solo album, titled ‘Keine Angst’, is scheduled for release on October 2. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The artist stated he is releasing a song about a gay relationship to show solidarity with the queer community amid threats from extremists. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Danger Dan stated he never felt particularly heterosexual, but also not gay or bisexual. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The musician suffers from progressive blindness caused by retinitis pigmentosa. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The musician has a previous romantic relationship with a man. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Danger Dan is a member of the rap group Antilopen Gang. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] His new solo album, titled ‘Keine Angst’, is scheduled for release on October 2. www.zeit.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · +1 more