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12 Celebrities battling chronic illnesses (12 images)

The rich an famous are not exempt from suffering from some of the ailments that affect the human body. These 12 celebrities have publicly revealed their battles against these diseases and some have even become fervent advocates for the research and cure of their illnesses.



Tom Hanks -- Diabetes
Tom Hanks announced in 2013 that he suffers from Type 2 diabetes during an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. At the time, Hanks said he tried to lose wight to control the condition, but admitted that his doctor said that he'd only be completely healthy if he managed to get back to his high school weight of 96 pounds. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Victoria Justice -- Hashimoto's
Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice revealed in October 2015 she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's -- a thyroid disorder -- "a few years ago." Justice said the condition caused her to dramatically lose and gain weight at several points in her life, but added things have "leveled out" for the time being. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Michael J. Fox -- Parkinson's disease
Actor Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease in 1991. The actor disclosed his condition seven years later and embarked on a journey to advocate for increased Parkinson's research. He announced his retirement from television in 2000 and later that year launched The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Photo by Jim Ruymen

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Kim Kardashian -- Psoriasis
Reality television queen Kim Kardashian revealed in a 2011 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians that she had been diagnosed with psoriasis -- an autoimmune disorder that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. At the time, Kardashian said she was not surprised because her mother, Kris Jenner, suffered from the disease for years. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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