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- Multiple celebrities, including Bella Hadid in 2012 and Justin Timberlake in 2025, have publicly disclosed Lyme disease diagnoses worldwide.
- These diagnoses often followed tick bites years earlier, misdiagnoses, and prolonged periods without proper treatment due to Lyme's complex and varied symptoms.
- Notable cases include Shania Twain's 2003 tick bite causing vocal cord issues, Ben Stiller's inflamed knee diagnosed years after exposure, and Avril Lavigne's bedridden state in 2014.
- The CDC reports over 400,000 U.S. Lyme diagnoses annually, while affected celebrities describe severe symptoms like nerve pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairments amid inconclusive testing.
- Public disclosures have increased awareness of Lyme disease’s severity, diagnostic challenges, and the need for timely intervention despite the absence of a definitive cure.
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16 celebrities who have spoken about having Lyme disease
Musician Justin Timberlake recently shared he's been diagnosed with Lyme disease.David Becker/Getty ImagesLyme disease, a bacterial tick-borne illness, can come with a host of vague symptoms.It can be difficult to properly diagnose, which many celebrities have spoken about.Stars like Avril Lavigne and Justin Bieber have shared their experiences with Lyme disease.In recent years, the medical spotlight has increasingly been shining on Lyme disease…
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NEW YORK – American singer Justin Timberlake revealed this Thursday that he suffers from Lyme disease, an infection that is contracted by tick bites and that he defined as “unbelievably strenuous.” “I’ve been struggling with some health problems and I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. I don’t count it to make them feel bad for me, but to shed some light on what I’ve been facing behind cameras,” says the artist in a text posted on Instagram. Timbe…
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