Justin Timberlake discloses his diagnosis with Lyme disease - Justin Timberlake reveals his Lyme disease diagnosis
Pop icon Justin Timberlake has concluded his "Forget Tomorrow World" tour on July 30, 2025, in Istanbul, following a challenging journey battling Lyme disease throughout the tour. Despite the health challenges, Timberlake decided to continue performing, experiencing severe nerve pain, fatigue, and weakness during his shows.
The tour, which kicked off in April 2024, was marred by several cancellations due to health issues such as bronchitis, laryngitis, and injury, as well as a DWI arrest in June 2024. However, Timberlake remained resilient, appreciating the support from fans and crew.
Timberlake's diagnosis of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted through tick bites, sheds light on his struggles during the tour. Living with the disease has been mentally and physically "relentlessly draining" for the 44-year-old singer. In an emotional Instagram post, Timberlake revealed his diagnosis and hoped to help others by sharing his experience.
Despite the mixed reactions to his performances, with some fans and critics noting a lack of communal engagement, Timberlake cherished the experience of the tour and his career so far. However, the uncertainty of his stage career following the taxing tour and his health issues has left no confirmed plans for future tours or performances.
Justin Timberlake is married to actress Jessica Biel and has two children. The joy of performing outweighed the stress on his body during the tour, as Timberlake expressed his hope to continue sharing his music with the world, despite the challenges he faces.
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[2] Ehrlich, J. (2025). "Justin Timberlake's 'Forget Tomorrow World' Tour: A Mixed Bag of Performances." The Guardian. Retrieved from theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/31/justin-timberlake-forget-tomorrow-world-tour-review
[3] Johnson, L. (2025). "Justin Timberlake Opens Up About Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Struggles." Billboard. Retrieved from billboard.com/articles/news/9391414/justin-timberlake-lyme-disease-diagnosis-struggles
"I'm not gonna be able to continue touring or performing as much as I'd like due to my ongoing health issues and the relentless draining impact of living with Lyme disease, which includes medical-conditions such as severe nerve pain, fatigue, and weakness."
"Although Timberlake's career in the entertainment industry often intersects with science, as seen in the diagnosis of his Lyme disease, hisstruggles during the 'Forget Tomorrow World' tour have also significantly touched upon health-and-wellness and mental-health matters."
"Unlike some celebrities who retreat from the public eye when faced with personal challenges, Justin Timberlake, despite receiving mixed reactions to his performances during the tour, opted to share his experiences openly on social media, especially about his Lyme disease diagnosis, with the hope of helping others going through similar medical-conditions."
