Celebrity Suffering from Lyme Disease: Justin BiEber, Bella Hadid, and Others Open Up About Their Battles
Justin Timberlake revealed he's been battling Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness causing debilitating nerve pain, fatigue, and sickness. Despite his struggles, he chose to continue his Forget Tomorrow tour, finding joy in performing that outweighed the physical stress. Timberlake shared his diagnosis on Instagram, aiming to raise awareness and help others experiencing similar health issues.
Alec Baldwin once thought he'd die alone in bed from Lyme disease after being misdiagnosed and battling the condition for years. He shared his harrowing experience at a 2017 Lyme disease fundraiser, describing the severe symptoms and desperation he felt. Baldwin's Lyme disease journey began 17 years prior with a tick bite, leaving him bedridden and deathly ill at times. Despite recurring symptoms, his condition has improved over time
Avril Lavigne contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite, which left her bedridden for months with extreme fatigue, joint pain and night sweats. During her darkest moment, she felt like she was dying, lying in bed with her mom and struggling to breathe. This harrowing experience inspired her song "Head Above Water," and she credits writing it with helping her cope with the illness. Lavigne has since become an advocate for Lyme disease awareness through her foundation
Yolanda and Bella Hadid, a mother-daughter duo, have openly discussed their struggles with Lyme disease. Yolanda chronicled her experience in her 2017 memoir "Believe Me," while Bella shared hospital selfies in 2023, expressing gratitude for her mom's unwavering support. Bella underwent over 100 days of treatment, and her brother, Anwar, was also diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in 2012. Yolanda spoke about the stress the illness put on their family at the Global Lyme Alliance gala in 2015.
Shania Twain's Lyme disease diagnosis affected her vocal cords, causing dysphonia and making singing challenging. After years of struggling with symptoms, she underwent vocal cord surgeries and therapy, and relearned how to sing. With determination, Twain regained her voice and is now performing again
Justin Bieber revealed his Lyme disease diagnosis in January 2020, attributing his health issues and appearance changes to the condition. He expressed frustration over media scrutiny, claiming critics didn't understand his struggles with the serious disease. Bieber had been battling Lyme disease since mid-2019, which affected his skin, brain function, energy and overall health. He also suffered from chronic mononucleosis, exacerbating his condition