Althia Bryden, after suffering a stroke, unexpectedly began speaking again with a distinct Italian accent, despite having no previous connection to Italy or its language.
She described the astonishment of the medical staff when she began speaking after her stroke, noting that they were surprised by her new accent.
Althia's case aligns with foreign accent syndrome, a rare condition that can result after brain damage, causing individuals to speak with a different accent.
Despite having Jamaican heritage and living in London, she now incorporates Italian expressions into her speech, like 'mamma mia' and 'bambino', without realizing it.
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