Bella Hadid reveals her struggle with a chronic illness… “I never gave up despite everything”

International supermodel Bella Hadid, 28, appeared in new photos she shared from inside a hospital room, offering her followers a glimpse of a difficult moment in her long battle with chronic Lyme disease, a condition known for its heavy toll on the immune system and its exhausting physical and psychological symptoms.

On her official Instagram account, Bella posted images of herself lying in a hospital bed, connected to an IV drip, along with an emotional message: “I’m sorry for my repeated disappearances… I love you so much,” referring to the times she stepped away from the spotlight due to her health condition.

Support poured in quickly from her loved ones. Her sister Gigi Hadid commented: “I love you! I hope you regain the health you truly deserve.” Meanwhile, their mother, Yolanda Hadid — who also suffers from Lyme disease — wrote: “You are a true warrior in the face of Lyme.”

Although Bella did not disclose the specific reason for her most recent hospitalization, she had previously opened up about her fight with the disease. In 2023, she shared photos of herself receiving treatment and wrote: “If I were younger today, I’d be proud of how far I’ve come, because I never gave up.”