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Lucy Needham

Justin Bieber tearfully asks fans 'pray for me' as he battles facial paralysis

Justin Bieber has asked fans to pray for him after opening up for the first time about being struck by a rare virus that has paralysed one side of his face.

The pop star announced on Friday evening that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which had saw his face become 'fully paralysed' down on side after a rare virus attacked the nerves in his ear.

After sharing the shock health update, the singer returned to Instagram to appeal to his huge following.

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