Australian health blogger admits faking terminal cancer

Ms Gibson rose to prominence in 2013 after claiming she was treating her malignant brain cancer with whole foods and alternative therapies.

She went on to build a huge following on social media for her recipes and so-called “wellness” tips.

But when pressed to show medical records to back up her story, she refused.

“I don’t want forgiveness,” Ms Gibson told Woman’s Weekly, adding that she was speaking out because it was “the responsible thing to do”.

“Above anything, I would like people to say, ‘Okay, she’s human.'”

The reasons for her actions remain largely unexplained – she gave few details about why she lied so publicly, apart from referring to a “troubled” childhood.

Woman’s Weekly speculated that she might be suffering from a psychological disorder in which people seek attention by faking illness.