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Justin Timberlake Shares Lyme Disease Battle on Tour

7/31/2025

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Justin Timberlake opened up about his fight with Lyme disease during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in a heartfelt Instagram post on July 31. Despite grappling with nerve pain and fatigue, he persevered, driven by the joy of performing. Lyme disease, transmitted by ticks, has also impacted fellow artists like Shania Twain and Avril Lavigne.

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Justin Timberlake opened up about his fight with Lyme disease during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in a heartfelt Instagram post on July 31. Despite grappling with nerve pain and fatigue, he persevered, driven by the joy of performing. Lyme disease, transmitted by ticks, has also impacted fellow artists like Shania Twain and Avril Lavigne.