Celebs who kept their serious illnesses a secret

Many famous people are now sharing their health diagnoses and experiences to inspire others.

Stars Insider

10/01/24 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Sickness

Even though celebrities spend their lives in the spotlight, many choose to keep life-changing events such as diagnoses from the public. The premature death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 came as a huge shock as he continued to work into the late stages of his illness, and many of his colleagues didn't even know he was living with terminal cancer. His private battle is just one of many examples of high-profile figures who kept serious medical conditions a secret. 

In recent years, more celebrities are finding strength in sharing their diagnoses and experiences with the world, sometimes long after the fact. Check out this gallery to find out which other celebs kept their serious illnesses a secret.

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