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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Athena Freya

Ellen DeGeneres Kuru Cannibalism Rumor Resurfaces Online — Here's What Is Actually True

Online claims alleging Ellen DeGeneres is linked to kuru disease have resurfaced. (Credit: Instagram/ellendegeneres)

A claim circulating online has linked American television host Ellen DeGeneres to the rare neurological disease kuru, with additional references to cannibalism and blindness appearing in related posts and entertainment coverage.

The narrative has appeared in multiple entertainment-focused video clips and reposted content referencing American television host Ellen DeGeneres, with versions repeating similar allegations involving kuru alongside descriptions of her public appearances and health speculation.

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