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Netflix viewers left stunned by true story of influencer who faked terminal cancer diagnosis to gain followers

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Published 08:14 6 Feb 2025 GMT

Netflix viewers left stunned by true story of influencer who faked terminal cancer diagnosis to gain followers

Netflix's newest drama is a shocking true story based on an influencer who faked terminal brain cancer

Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin

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Michael Slavin
Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin is LADbible's dedicated specialist Film and TV writer. Following his completion of a Masters in International Journalism at Salford University, he began working for the Warrington Guardian as a reporter. Throughout this he did freelance work about Entertainment for publications such as DiscussingFilm, where he was the Film and TV editor. Now, he is LAD's go to voice on all things Netflix, True Crime, and UK TV, as well as interviewing huge global stars such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Daisy Ridley, and Ben Stiller.

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