Beloved HGTV star Hilary Farr, 74, addresses 'devastating' health rumors

Hilary Farr, the cherished HGTV personality known for Love It or List It, addressed alarming health rumors that recently circulated online. The 74-year-old designer dispelled fears after AI-generated images falsely depicted her in an oxygen mask, accompanied by a shocking caption suggesting she might not recover or return to television.

In a lighthearted Instagram video, Farr appeared with a cheerful Ta daaa!, directly referencing the false reports. Ta daaa. Im alive, very, very, very much so alive and well, Im happy to say, she said, reassuring fans of her well-being while standing in front of a mock news graphic.

She humorously criticized the AI images, calling them crazy, AI stuff and poorly executed. Farr added, Its so badly done. I hope none of you would really take any of this seriously and realize it is just fake beyond words, addressing her over 318,000 Instagram followers.

The misleading images had claimed she was in critical condition. Farr responded, Well, Im here to prove that. So, just checking in. Alls good with me, hope alls good with you.

Fans flooded the comments with relief and praise, commending her for exposing AI-generated scams and celebrating her vibrant health. One follower wrote, Thank God you are healthy and thank you for setting the record straight! Another commented, Nice to see you! This AI stuff is getting old and out of hand! So happy youre addressing it! Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend.

Farr has openly shared her health journey, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. She revealed to People in 2021 that she had secretly battled the illness, and reports indicate she has been in remission since 2022. Admirers expressed joy at her update, with one writing, Im so happy youre good! It would break my heart to hear any of that was true. Rock on Hilary.

Author: Sophia Brooks