Overview

• On July 31, Timberlake disclosed via Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease following the final Forget Tomorrow World Tour show in Istanbul.
• He described living with the condition as “relentlessly debilitating” and traced unexplained onstage nerve pain, extreme fatigue and sickness to the infection.
• Despite contemplating an early end to the tour, he chose to continue performing, saying the joy of music outweighed the physical toll.
• Jessica Biel and a wave of fans expressed support after his announcement, reflecting his goal of preventing misinterpretation of his struggles.
• Timberlake has not confirmed any future tour plans and intends to use his platform to foster openness and help others facing similar health challenges.