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Desperate Housewives Star's Years-Long Struggle With Cyberbullying and Disordered Eating

  • Madison De La Garza developed an eating disorder at age 7 due to intense online bullying about her weight and appearance.
  • The bullying began when De La Garza joined the cast of Desperate Housewives and received death wishes and insults from online commenters.
  • Though her parents tried to shield her and boost her self-esteem, De La Garza turned to starvation and struggled with body image for years.
  • Now two years into recovery, De La Garza speaks out about her experience to raise awareness of the dangers of cyberbullying.
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