England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's decision to speak up about his bulimia battle will change lives, a fellow sufferer has said.
The Top Gear star, 42, has starred in the new BBC One documentary Freddie Flintoff: Living With Bulimia. The presenter raises critical awareness for the eating disorder and also discuss his own struggles with the illness.
In the documentary, Freddie lays bare how his battle first began when focus was put on his weight during the early part of his international playing career.
The star has been praised as a 'wonderfully brave man' for his decision to open up. Experts estimate at least 1.5 million people in the UK have an eating disorder.
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