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Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. At 19 months old, she became deaf and blind due to a severe illness. With the help of her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller learned to communicate through touch and went on to graduate from Radcliffe College, becoming the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and became a renowned author and lecturer. Keller's inspirational story continues to inspire and empower people around the world.