Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords was a House member from Arizona’s 8th Congressional District from 2012-2017. On January 8th, 2011 she suffered severe brain injury which was caused by a gunshot wound to the head during an assassination attempt. She was left with severe aphasia which affects her speech, but not comprehension or intellect. Here’s more on how Gabby battles aphasia with music.
Buffalo State Stroke and Hope Aphasia Support Group 