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Published 18:53 IST, January 9th 2020

Hailey Baldwin speaks up for Justin Bieber as he receives backlash for Lyme disease

Hailey Baldwin goes out in support of her husband, Justin Bieber and condemned trolls for mocking him for suffering from Lyme disease. Read on to know more

Reported by: Brandon Fernandes
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Canadian singer and songwriter Justin Bieber on Wednesday (January 8, 2020), in a social media post, revealed that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease, an infection reportedly caused due to climate crisis. Soon after his Instagram post, wishes started to pour in for the singer, as his friends and fans wished him good health and speedy recovery. Check out the post here.

While some wished Justin a speedy recovery, there were some who mocked the singer and his health condition that he was facing. His supermodel wife Hailey Baldwin, came out in support of the singer and condemned trolls for mocking him for suffering from Lyme disease.

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Hailey tweeted and lashed out at those on social media, who had been ‘belittling’ the news of her husband’s sickness.

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In the following tweets, she expressed her gratitude towards Yolanda, Bella and Gigi Hadid, celebrity models as they helped Hailey get through the hard-hitting news that her husband was facing. Check out the tweet here.

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Further on, she also gave a huge shout out to Avril Lavigne. She thanked the singer who has decided to devote her time and energy into educating and helping others through The Avril Lavigne Foundation. The institute is laid to support individuals with Lyme disease and disabilities.

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For the unknown, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. The symptoms may include tiredness, aches and loss of energy. In other news, Justin Bieber recently released his new single Yummy on January 3. 

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Image courtesy: Hailey Bieber Instagram

18:53 IST, January 9th 2020