Justin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Justin Timberlake closed out his two-year Forget Tomorrow Tour with a private revelation and a message of resilience, telling followers Thursday (July 31) that he’s been quietly battling Lyme illness whereas performing throughout the globe.
“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,” Timberlake wrote in a prolonged Instagram submit reflecting on the tour’s finish.
The Everything I Thought It Was singer stated he initially stored the analysis personal however selected to talk out now to assist others perceive the toll it has taken on him bodily and mentally.
“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 wrote. “When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.”
Despite the signs, Timberlake stated he made a aware determination to maintain performing.
“I was faced with a personal decision. Stop touring? Or, keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going.”
The 43-year-old artist stated pushing by way of the sickness helped him show his “mental tenacity” and gave him “so many special moments” along with his viewers.
“I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself,” he wrote. “But I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren’t misinterpreted.”
Timberlake additionally expressed a want to assist others dwelling with Lyme illness, including, “Sharing all of this with the hope that we can all find a way to be more connected. I’d like to do my part to help others experiencing this disease too.”
He ended the submit by thanking his crew, band and concertgoers, calling them “the stuff of LEGEND.”
“There really is no way to put into words the feeling of being on a stage and getting to share the experience of live music with all of you,” he wrote. “It’s a vibration of frequency that is unmatched. Sacred to me. I honestly don’t know what my future is onstage but I’ll always cherish this run! And all of them before!”
Timberlake additionally gave a heartfelt shoutout to his spouse, Jessica Biel, and their two sons, Silas and Phin.
“My heart is filled with gratitude! Love each other. Be good to each other. Don’t take it for granted. To Jess, Silas, and Phin… nothing is more powerful than your unconditional love. You are my heart and my home. I’m on my way.”
Timberlake’s message comes after some concertgoers criticized his current performances, calling them low-energy. Despite that, the tour grossed $73.2 million throughout 41 exhibits as of late May, based on Billboard, inserting him among the many prime 10 touring acts of the yr.
The tour launched in April 2024, one month after the discharge of his newest album. Timberlake joins a listing of celebrities, together with Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne and Justin Bieber, who’ve additionally gone public with Lyme illness diagnoses.
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