Jenny McCarthy says going vegan nearly killed her: What to know about the popular diet

"The Masked Singer" judge Jenny McCarthy recently said she "almost died" after trying a vegan diet. The 52-year-old actress, television personality and wife of actor Donnie Wahlberg shared on the "Heal Squad" podcast that she became very ill after following the popular diet.

"I tried vegan and I almost died. I literally almost died," McCarthy told podcast host Maria Menounos.

The vegan diet eliminates all animal products, including meat, eggs, seafood, poultry, dairy products, honey...