Justin Timberlake has disclosed that he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, sharing the news as he wrapped up his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Istanbul on July 30. In an Instagram post on July 31, the singer said he’s been "battling some health issues" behind the scenes and wanted to "shed some light" on his condition.
“Living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically,” Timberlake wrote. He described the early stages of his illness as confusing, noting that he often experienced severe nerve pain, extreme fatigue, and other symptoms while performing, without understanding the cause.
Despite the challenges, Timberlake said he made the decision to continue touring, stating, “The joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling.” The artist had been touring globally since April 2024.
Lyme disease is a tick-borne bacterial infection that wages a silent but potentially deadly war on your body. It starts with flu-like symptoms but can quickly morph into serious damage to the nervous system, heart, and joints if left untreated.
A surprising number of other stars have experienced the long-term side effects of this ailment. Check out this gallery to see which celebs suffer from Lyme disease.