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Kate Beckinsale Deletes Instagram, Cites Mast Cell Disorder and Grief

8/12/2026

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Kate Beckinsale erased all Instagram posts after weight-shaming criticism.
She said grief over mother Judy Loe’s July 2025 death and stepfather Roy Battersby’s January 2024 death contributed to her weight loss.
Beckinsale disclosed a 16-year-old mast cell activation syndrome that makes eating dangerous and posted a 13-part video.
She replied that eating could kill her and said she will keep only book recommendations on her cleared profile.

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Kate Beckinsale erased all Instagram posts after weight-shaming criticism.
She said grief over mother Judy Loe’s July 2025 death and stepfather Roy Battersby’s January 2024 death contributed to her weight loss.
Beckinsale disclosed a 16-year-old mast cell activation syndrome that makes eating dangerous and posted a 13-part video.
She replied that eating could kill her and said she will keep only book recommendations on her cleared profile.