Grifter: True Crime
Grifter: True Crime
Sonali Verghese
#4 Cancer Con
26 minutes Posted Apr 17, 2020 at 11:12 am.
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Belle Gibson, a disgraced wellness blogger, falsely claimed she was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009 and given four months to live. She also claimed to have successfully cured her cancer through dietary changes and natural remedies. She built a massive social media empire and had a net worth of $420,000 thanks to her brand, The Whole Pantry. This episode discusses a story of deception, a tale that duped millions in the reckless pursuit of fame.