The star is devastated after doctors tell how years of stress and yo-yo dieting have taken a deadly toll.

According to Dr David Demko, a leading expert on ageing and life expectancy, Oprah is unlikely to live to see her 60th birthday unless she takes steps to counteract negative factors in her life, including stress, personal problems and diet.

"Based on her current lifestyle and genetic risk factors, Oprah can only expect to live until she's 58 or 59," Dr Demko tells.

This shock diagnosis confirms fears long-held by those close to Oprah, that she's far from the happy, healthy person she projects.

According to Dr Demko, there are a number of negative and positive factors that influence how long we live. While Oprah gains years for her charity work and spirituality, he says there are a many areas she needs to address.

Overwhelmingly, Dr Demko says, Oprah needs to slow down and bring more happiness into her life. And her worried colleagues are telling her the same thing...

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