August 01, (THEWILL) — American singer, Justin Timberlake, has revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease.
The 44-year-old shared the personal health update on Thursday, in a heartfelt post on Instagram, following the conclusion of his Forget Tomorrow world tour.
He wrote:
“As many of you know, I’m a pretty private person. But as I’m reflecting on the tour and festival tour – I want to tell you a little bit about what’s going on with me.
“Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease – which I don’t say so you feel bad for me – but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.
“If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has – then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”
He described experiencing “a massive amount of nerve pain” and “crazy fatigue or sickness” during performances but chose to complete the tour despite these challenges.
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread by ticks can cause persistent symptoms like severe fatigue and joint pain when not treated early. While many patients recover fully with prompt antibiotic treatment, some develop chronic symptoms lasting years.
Timberlake’s disclosure has drawn support from fans and fellow artists, shining a light on the often invisible struggles of chronic illness.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
