• SICK STARS: CELEBRITIES WITH DISEASES

Missy Elliot - Graves' disease

Missy Elliot went on the d-low and stepped out of the spotlight a few years back, to allegedly deal with her serious medical condition -- Graves' disease. The autoimmune condition affects the thyroid and can lead to insomnia, fatigue, goitre, eye problems and more. Apparently Missy's condition was so debilitating that she couldn't even write or drive a car.

Photo by Wire Images Dec 12, 2012

SICK STARS: CELEBRITIES WITH DISEASES

Despite their fame and wealth, these stars were stricken with disease.