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The 17th-century pirate disease Robbie Williams got

What is scurvy?

The 17th-century pirate disease Robbie Williams got
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26/05/2025 12:30 ‧ 3 days ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Scurvy

Robbie Williams revealed that he was diagnosed with scurvy earlier this year. The singer pointed out that he was struggling with mental health issues at the time, explaining that he had stopped eating and was subsequently not getting enough nutrients.

But what is this “17th-century pirate disease,” as Williams described it? Click on to learn all about scurvy.

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