During this outbreak many celebrities have taken to social media to speak out about the importance of social distancing. Below is an ever growing list of some of our favorite actors, sports and musicians to have tested positive for coronavirus.
Famous actors, athletes and politicians have tested positive for the virus and they are speaking out.
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Prince Charles
he coronavirus threat was made alarmingly vivid Wednesday to millions of people in the United Kingdom with the news that Prince Charles has contracted the virus, albeit in mild form.
Already reeling from anxiety and uncertainty, this announcement from Clarence House suddenly brought home to the British the stakes for the future as COVID-19 continues its seemingly inexorable march around the globe.
Slim Thug
On Tuesday (March 24), Slim Thug announced on Instagram that he tested positive for the coronavirus.
“Check this out. No games being played. The other day I got tested for the coronavirus, and it came back positive,” Thug revealed. “As careful as I been self-quarantined and staying home — I might have went and got something to eat, stayed in my truck, mask, gloves, everything on — my test came back positive.”
Fernando Gaviria
Fernando Gaviria has confirmed he has coronavirus.
The Colombian sprinter has been off the radar since the UAE Tour was abandoned late last month, but he has since released a video confirming that he caught the Covid-19 virus.
UAE Team Emirates rider Gaviria was riding the seven-stage race when the final two stages were abandoned because of an outbreak of the virus in the team hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Mark Blum
Mark Blum, a veteran character actor who starred in the films “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee,” as well as the recent TV series “You,” has died due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 69.
The New York theater company Playwrights Horizons first announced the news, and SAG-AFTRA executive vice president Rebecca Damon confirmed that Blum passed away due to COVID-19. Representatives for Blum additionally confirmed the news to TheWrap.
Tom Hanks
The actor posted an update on his official Instagram account Tuesday evening.Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, are currently in Australia where they have been recovering after testing positive for the coronavirus.
“Hey folks. Good News: One week after testing Positive, in self-isolation, the symptoms are much the same,” Hanks wrote in the caption of a photo showing his antique Corona typewriter. “No fever but the blahs. Folding the laundry and doing the dishes leads to a nap on the couch.”
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Olga Kurylenko
Bond girl Olga Kurylenko has become the latest celebrity to be infected with the coronavirus.
The French actress-model disclosed on Instagram on Sunday that she is currently quarantined at home after she tested positive for the virus.
The Ukranian-born actress wrote, “I’ve actually been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms.”
She urged fans to take care of themselves and to take the coronavirus outbreak seriously.
Sean Payton
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Payton, 56, is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for the virus.
Payton said he didn’t feel well this past Sunday, took the test Monday and received the results Thursday afternoon. Payton is resting at home, fatigued, but said he is part of the 20% of cases that have no fever and no cough. But he will isolate in his home through the weekend, and he said he is upbeat and optimistic about a full recovery.
Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel Dae Kim revealed an update about his health as he recovers from coronavirus.
The 51-year-old actor posted a new video on his Instagram account Sunday a week after announcing his diagnosis saying he felt “practically back to normal.”
“I am happy to report that my progress has continued and I feel practically back to normal. I am lucky to be in the 80 percent of diagnosed cases that have not required hospitalization, that’s an important statistic,” he added.
Colton Underwood
Former star of The Bachelor Colton Underwood and talk-show host Andy Cohen have joined the growing group of celebrities who have tested positive for coronavirus.
Underwood posted a video on his social media pages saying he has been following all social distancing rules for a week, but tested positive on Friday.
The 28-year-old former football player who appeared as The Bachelor in 2019 says he began having symptoms, primarily exhaustion, a few days ago.
“The main thing is I can’t even walk up a flight of stairs without being out of breath or going to the bathroom without having to sit down because I’m exhausted,” he said.
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Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen, the host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” talk show, has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Instagram Friday. Earlier in the day, Cohen had talked to Variety about hosting the show from his apartment in New York City as of this Sunday, but for now, those plans are on hold, a Bravo spokesperson confirmed.
He wrote: “After a few days of self-quarantine, and not feeling great, I have tested positive for Coronavirus. As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better. I want to thank all the medical professionals who are working tirelessly for all of us, and urge everybody to stay home and take care of themselves.”
Idris Elba
Sabrina Dhowre Elba revealed Sunday that she tested positive for coronavirus after having chosen not to quarantine away from her husband, the actor Idris Elba.
The couple explained their decision to stay together in an interview with Oprah Winfrey through FaceTime for an episode of “Oprah Talks: COVID-19” on Apple TV. The couple were criticized online after they posted a video explaining Idris Elba’s confirmed test results, with his wife sitting close by.
Manu Dibango
Jazz great Manu Dibango, best known for his 1972 hit “Soul Makoosa,” has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to a statement on his official Facebook page.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove, who passed away on 24th of March 2020, at 86 years old, further to covid 19,” it said.
“His funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organized when possible,” the message added.
Natalie Horler
She told fans: “Just a quick message to let you know that I just got a call from the hospital where I was tested today and I do have the coronavirus.
“I’m OK, I’ve still got a temperature and a bit of a headache… but all in all I’m OK.”
However, she added that she wasn’t “really worried” saying: “Things aren’t going to change much to be fair.
“I’ve been isolating myself anyway these past eight days and I’m just going to continue and take the quarantine a notch up now, meaning no more random supermarket visits, no matter how careful.
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell was the second NBA player that tested positive for the coronavirus after his teammate, Rudy Gobert, became the first player to test positive. Gobert had been careless in the locker room in terms of touching other players and their belongings despite warnings about the severity of the situation, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
On Thursday afternoon, Mitchell took to Instagram to confirm the fact that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, and to thank those that had reached out to him since the news broke. On Saturday, Mitchell provided an update via video and told fans that he feels fine, and is spending his time in isolation playing video games.
Debi Mazar
Add Debi Mazar to the list of celebrities that have tested positive for coronavirus.
The 55-year-old actress took to Instagram on Saturday to announce the news, as well as to assure fans that she’s alright.
“I have just tested positive for Covid-19. I AM OK!” she wrote alongside a picture of herself. “About a month ago my entire home (husband and two teen daughters) got an odd bug-Low grade fever, headaches, sore throat, body aches, ears ringing and a dry cough. It cleared up quickly.”
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Kristofer Hivju
Kristofer Hivju has revealed that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19.
The Norwegian actor took to Instagram on Monday, revealing the news alongside a picture of he and his wife, Gry Molvær Hivju.
“Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID-19,” wrote Hivju in the post.
The 41-year-old is best known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane, the much-beloved wildling raider, on HBO‘s Game of Thrones series.
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert, the Utah Jazz player whose positive test for the novel coronavirus triggered a shutdown by the NBA and had a cascading effect across U.S. sports leagues, reported Sunday that he has lost his sense of smell.
“Just to give you guys an update, loss of smell and taste is definitely one of the symptoms, haven’t been able to smell anything for the last 4 days,” Gobert tweeted. “Anyone experiencing the same thing?”
David Bryan
According to Rolling Stone and USA Today, Bon Jovi keyboard player David Bryan took to Instagram on Saturday to tell fans that he tested positive for COVID-19 as the number of cases continued to rise around the globe.
“I just got my results back today and tested positive for coronavirus,” he wrote. “I’ve been sick for a week and feeling better each day. Please don’t be afraid!!!”
Bryan added that the illness is “not the plague.”
Rachel Matthews
Frozen 2 voice actress Rachel Matthews is the latest figure in Hollywood to test positive for the coronavirus. The 26-year-old star — who voiced the character Honeymaren in Disney’s animated feature — revealed the news via Instagram late Monday (March 16), saying that she has quarantined herself for the past week.
“Unsure of what the next step is (been getting mixed info so will keep you posted) but obviously will remain in quarantine until told to do otherwise,” she wrote, adding, “I’m feeling better, but I will be posting some info that I hope will be helpful to some.” The actress, who lives in the U.S., said that she decided to get tested after coming in contact with “a confirmed case.”
Aaron Tveit
“One thing I have been experiencing is the loss of taste and smell, which I think is a big sign for people who are otherwise asymptotic,” the actor says.
Broadway star Aaron Tveit on Monday announced he tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Charlotte Lawrence
Charlotte Lawrence has revealed that she has tested positive for the coronavirus.The 19-year-old “Joke’s On You” singer says she tested positive a few days ago, but believes she will be fine.”Hey guys.
A couple days ago, my doctor informed me that I too have COVID-19. A lot of us will,” she wrote on social media.She continued: “I am going to be completely fine. But many who get it won’t be if too many people get sick too quickly.”She urged her followers to think about the well being of others and stay inside.
