SEVEN years ago this week, former child star Lena Zavaroni lost her tragic fight with anorexia.

And today her best friend reveals her own shocking battle with the eating disorder.

Ellie Dalziel’s troubles began at the age of nine - because she started to feel chubby at ballet classes.

Unlike Lena, her ordeal has not killed her…

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