The singer, who has relocated to LA, was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2017 and says the news 'devastated' her.
However, her rise to international chart success did not come without a few obstacles along the way.
Leona was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism which left her struggling with day to day life. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. At the time of the diagnosis, she said: "I was feeling very sick and had chronic fatigue and these really bad pains in my neck and throat.
Opening up about her condition, Leona has also said: "When I was first diagnosed, I was absolutely devastated; I felt very scared and alone until I began to research and understand how others were living with the disease."When my symptoms were the most severe, I could hear my body telling me that I needed to slow down. I also started to feel tired during performances.”
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