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Toni Braxton reveals secret lupus battle

During a speech at a benefit for sufferers of lupus last night (November 16), singer Toni Braxton revealed that she endured a secret struggle with the disease.

The star shocked guests at the 8th Annual Lupus Bag Ladies Luncheon in Los Angeles on Tuesday when she announced that she was also a victim of the autoimmune disease.

"Take a look,” she said to the crowd. “This is what lupus looks like."

After the benefit, Braxton took to her twitter to express relief at finally disclosing her illness, saying: “Had a great time ... A big moment for me. It was a tough decision to come out about it. But it was such a relief!”

Watch Braxton speaking at the lupus benefit below: