*NSYNC member Chris Kirkpatrick has expressed his admiration for bandmate Justin Timberlake after the singer revealed he is battling Lyme disease.
Kirkpatrick shared a post on Instagram, describing Timberlake as someone who showed him “a whole new level of strength” amid struggles with the illness during their recent Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
Timberlake announced his diagnosis in a vulnerable Instagram post, stating that living with Lyme disease can be “relentlessly debilitating” and sharing how he chose to continue performing despite the health issues.
Kirkpatrick praised Timberlake as having shown “superhero status” by pushing through while battling Lyme disease.
Other celebrities, including Shania Twain and Avril Lavigne, have previously spoken out about their own struggles with the illness.
Source: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-nsync-bandmate-supports-lyme-disease-1236034800