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Belle Gibson is an Australian former wellness blogger and author who gained notoriety for promoting a healthy lifestyle and cancer diagnosis that later came under scrutiny. She claimed to have terminal brain cancer and shared her story online, building a significant following. Gibson marketed a cookbook and a mobile app based on her experiences, which emphasized alternative health treatments and diets. However, it was later revealed that her claims were largely fabricated, leading to allegations of fraud and dishonesty. In 2017, she was ordered to pay compensation for misleading consumers regarding her health claims. Her story highlights issues related to the ethics of wellness culture and the impact of misinformation in health-related narratives.