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Oprah Winfrey to Exit WeightWatchers Board After She Announced Use of Weight-Loss Drug
Oprah Winfrey will leave the board of WeightWatchers after the entertainment mogul revealed she is using a weight-loss drug.
“I look forward to continuing to advise and collaborate with WeightWatchers and CEO Sima Sistani in elevating the conversation around recognizing obesity as a chronic condition, working to reduce stigma, and advocating for health equity,” Winfrey said in a statement. Ms. Winfrey is making the donation to support the NMAAHC’s goal to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans and to eliminate any perceived conflict of interest around her taking weight-loss medications. WW International chairman Thilo Semmelbauer said in a statement, “Oprah has been an inspiring presence and passionate advocate for our members, providing critical insights and counsel that has helped shape WeightWatchers over these last 8 years.
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