Fact check: Ellen DeGeneres is 'going blind'.

Verdict: false — Trust Score 15/100

This post is a complete fabrication refuted by 14 sources. While Kuru is a real medical condition historically linked to cannibalism, there is no evidence that Ellen DeGeneres has been diagnosed with it or is going blind. These claims are part of a recycled conspiracy theory that has been thoroughly debunked by medical experts and news organizations in 2026.

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Original post
https://www.threads.com/@j.mizzy215/post/DYxQ-W0lv97?xmt=AQG0Ut5wfjXz2lS9lXz148CqAKCGwqKbr0HpEsa8WxnFbOMosnyR2x8ba-l5sKfmy1qtvi__
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May 25, 2026
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Original content reviewed

Platform: THREADS Author: @j.mizzy215 --- Caption/Description --- Whether in this Life or the next, remember Karma doesn't miss! 🎯 #Undefeated #ReapWhatYouSow --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- ELLEN DEGENERES IS "GOING BLIND" AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH KURU, THE DISEASE LINKED TO CANNIBALISM. @unfilteredr3ality ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @j.mizzy215 --- Caption/Description --- Whether in this Life or the next, remember Karma doesn't miss! 🎯 #Undefeated #ReapWhatYouSow --- Visible Text/Media --- Text overlay stating Ellen DeGeneres is 'going blind' after being diagnosed with Kuru, a disease linked to cannibalism. Includes the watermark @unfilteredr3ality. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Ellen DeGeneres is going blind. 2. Ellen DeGeneres has been diagnosed with Kuru. 3. Kuru is a disease linked to cannibalism. --- Verification Focus --- Kuru disease health risks NIH Kuru side effects FDA Kuru disease FDA warning Ellen DeGeneres Kuru diagnosis fact check Snopes Ellen DeGeneres going blind news

Claims analyzed (3)

  1. false: Ellen DeGeneres is 'going blind'.
    Multiple fact-checks and news reports from May 2026 confirm that there is no medical evidence or official statement suggesting Ellen DeGeneres is losing her sight. The claim is a viral hoax.
  2. false: Ellen DeGeneres has been diagnosed with Kuru.
    DeGeneres has publicly disclosed diagnoses of osteoporosis, OCD, and ADHD, but has never been diagnosed with Kuru. The Kuru claim originated from a misinformation site using AI-generated audio.
  3. verified: Kuru is a disease linked to cannibalism.
    Medical authorities confirm Kuru is a rare, fatal prion disease caused by the consumption of infected human brain tissue, primarily documented in Papua New Guinea.

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