NEW : A senior government official confirms the report 's authenticity . Report : At the hospital , bin Laden 's wife faked being deaf and mute Its broad brim obscured his features from the view of pesky eyes or satellite cameras that might blow his cover while he was hiding out in Pakistan , according to a report first published widely in Pakistani media . so people would n't ask questions . She was later found out to be a CIA agent who had been sent by her husband to spy on him. The most wanted terrorist once shaved his beard to avoid recognition .
NEW : A senior government official confirms the report 's authenticity . Report : At the hospital , bin Laden 's wife faked being deaf and mute so people would n't ask questions . She was later found out to be a CIA agent who had been sent by her husband to spy on him. The most wanted terrorist once shaved his beard to avoid recognition .