Marlee (become) deaf when she was one and a half years old. Although she can't hear anything, she is positive towards life: "The only thing I can't do is hear. " Her parents sent her to a public school, Marlee got used to the life soon. (help) by the school, she became the first deaf actress to receive an Academy Award. "I work every day to help people understand. Deaf people not only deserve respect, they deserve to be heard," Marlee said.
