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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Michael Toledo

Does Ellen DeGeneres Have Cannibalism-Linked Kuru Disease? The Truth Behind the Viral Claim of It Causing Her 'Eye Problem'

Similar claims linking Ellen DeGeneres to cannibalism-related accusations have circulated on social media before, driven by misinformation rather than facts. (Credit: Screenshot from @ellendegeneres / Instagram)

A viral post circulating on X has sparked widespread speculation by claiming that Ellen DeGeneres is 'going blind' after allegedly being diagnosed with kuru, a rare disease historically linked to cannibalism.

The post further attempts to connect the claim to the Epstein files, fuelling online debate. However, there is no verified evidence supporting either the medical allegation or the broader claims attached to it.

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