Nonetheless, rumors about his sight have persevered, fueled by offhand celeb feedback and viral gossip.
One extensively shared second got here in 2019 when former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal claimed Marvel had one way or the other acknowledged him in an elevator.
Actor Anthony Anderson additionally joked in regards to the rumor throughout a 2016 interview with Stephen Colbert, saying: “What y’all don’t know is, Stevie can see. It’s simply an act.’”
Whereas seemingly mentioned in jest, such feedback have continued to feed public doubt. However Marvel, lengthy recognized for his grace and introspection, selected to face the rumor head-on.
In fan-shot footage circulating on-line, he instructed the group in his newest denial he can actually see that being blind has given him a novel perspective, saying: “To see individuals within the spirit of them, not how they appear. Not what coloration they’re, however what coloration is their spirit?”
A longtime pal and former collaborator, who requested to not be named, mentioned the rumors have deeply annoyed Marvel through the years.