Chris Kirkpatrick is speaking out after Justin Timberlake revealed his health struggles.
On Thursday (July 31), Justin, 44, revealed that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, which he says has been “relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”
Hours after Justin shared his diagnosis, Chris, 53, took to Instagram to send his love to his *NSYNC bandmate.
Keep reading to find out more…“I’ve always known my little bro was tough—but this tour showed me a whole new level of strength,” Chris wrote along with a photo of him with Justin and fellow *NSYNC band mates Lance Bass and JC Chasez.
“Watching him battle Lyme disease day in and day out, while still getting on that stage night after night, was something I’ll never forget,” he continued. “The long days, the travel, the exhaustion—and yet, he never gave up. No complaints, no excuses—just heart, grit, and pure determination. That kind of resilience is rare.”
“I couldn’t be more proud to call him my friend. Tour life is already a grind, but doing it while fighting Lyme disease? That’s superhero status,” Chris concluded. “Here’s to strength, perseverance, and one hell of a tour. Love you little bro.”
Justin reacted to Chris‘ kind message by sharing three red heart emojis in the comment section.
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