Kuru rumors about Ellen DeGeneres, Epstein and King Charles debunked
The gist
Fact-checkers say there is no evidence linking Ellen DeGeneres, Jeffrey Epstein or King Charles to kuru.
Kuru is a rare, fatal brain disease tied to cannibalism in Papua New Guinea.
How it unfolded
- recentlySocial media posts on X claimed Ellen DeGeneres may be suffering from kuru, citing an alleged eye problem and unusual behavior, and tried to link the claims to the Epstein files discussion.
- recentlyA fake news site published a claim that King Charles is "dying of Kuru" after decades of "child meat banquets."
- recentlyCBS News and other fact-checkers reported there is no evidence that Epstein's physical symptoms resulted from kuru, and no verified evidence for the DeGeneres allegations.
Key terms
- kuru
- A rare, incurable, fatal prion disease causing tremors and loss of coordination, once common among the Fore people of Papua New Guinea.
- Medicaid
- A US government health insurance program for people with limited income and resources, funded jointly by states and the federal government.
Source: Wikipedia