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Cheryl Cole 'can't speak, can only sob' claims pal

Chezza is now recovering from malaria but has a long fight ahead

Cheryl Cole is feeling much better

Cheryl Cole left the Hospital For Tropical Diseases, based at University College Hospital London, on Friday but she still has a long fight to get well.

'We nearly lost her and the battle is far from over. She is so weak and this horrible illness has taken complete hold of her,' says an insider.

'It got so bad she was literally only hours from death's door. Thank goodness she was diagnosed in time.'

Cheryl, 27, is now receiving further treatment in a private clinic.

'She can't even speak at the moment and all she can do is sob. It's terrifying,' the pal tells the News Of The World.

If Cheryl is infected with the P. falciparum strain of malaria, complications can affect the brain, kidneys, blood and lungs. The disease is a killer and the correct medication and rest is essential.

Cheryl is 'making good progress' but is expeced to be out of action for months, meaning she'll miss the V Festival in August, The X Factor bootcamps and maybe the live shows, too.

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