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COVID-19, the novel coronavirus has affected the lives of millions of citizens across the country and the globe. It’s also impacting the lives of celebrities.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were the first celebrities to be diagnosed with the coronavirus in March of 2020. Chet Hanks, son of Tom & Rita came out to social media shortly after the announcement of his parents to give their fans an update on his family’s health. Chet assures us that his parents are in high spirits and are doing just fine.
Following the Hanks’ news was the NBA suspending the season indefinitely due to two players on the Utah Jazz getting the coronavirus, center Rudy Gobert and guard Donovan Mitchell. On Monday, March 16 – actor Idris Elba revealed that he had been diagnosed with coronavirus, days after NBA player Christian Wood had tested positive for COVID-19 and on Tuesday, four players of the Brooklyn Nets had confirmed positive tests – including Kevin Durant. Since then, Mitchell, Wood, and Gobert have all been cleared of COVID-19.
On March 24, Slim Thug shocked the Houston community and hip-hop world at large when he revealed he tested positive for coronavirus. Two days later, Scarface revealed his diagnosis. On March 27, ESPN announcer Doris Burke revealed she had tested positive for COVID-19 and was recovering.
In the months that have followed, a number of individuals from both the celebrity, sports and political spectrum have tested positive with the Tennessee Titans containing the highest number of positive rates in the days following their game against the Minnesota Vikings with 16 positive cases.
Here is the official list of celebs that currently have been diagnosed with coronavirus.
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Celebrities Who’ve Been Diagnosed With Coronavirus (UPDATED JANUARY 21) was originally published on rnbphilly.com
1. Dave Chappelle
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On January 21, TMZ reported Chappelle had tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantining. The comedian had been performing numerous shows in Austin, Texas alongside Joe Rogan and announced those shows would be canceled and a refund would be issued.
2. Ashanti
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On Saturday (December 12), Ashanti revealed she tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the postponement of her VERZUZ celebration with Keyshia Cole.
3. Charley Pride
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Charley Pride, country music’s first Black superstar, passed away on Saturday, December 12 from COVID-19 complications in Dallas. He was 86.
4. Carol Sutton
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On Thursday (December 10), actress Carol Sutton passed away from COVID-19 complications. She was 76.
5. Tommy “Tiny” Lister
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Tommy “Tiny” Lister passed away on Thursday, December 11. Although his official cause of death has yet to determined, the 62-year-old character actor best known for playing “Deebo” in Friday had battled COVID-19 and still had lingering symptoms.
6. Ben Carson
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On November 9, ABC News revealed that Ben Carson had tested positive for COVID-19, the latest in a wide number of White House officials who’ve contracted the virus.
His deputy chief of staff says he’s “in good spirits & feels fortunate to have access to effective therapeutics which aid and markedly speed his recovery.” Carson attended the election night party at the White House.
7. Trey Songz
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On October 5, Songz shared he tested positive and would be quarantined at home until he saw signs his health was improving and he continually had negative tests.
8. Cam Newton
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On Saturday (October 3), ESPN insider Adam Schefter revealed that Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19 and would be out for the Pats upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
9. Donald Trump
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On October 1, U.S. President Donald Trump became the most noted individual to test positive for COVID-19, including his wife, First Lady Melania Trump. Since his positive test, White House advisor Hope Hicks, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, Kellyanne Conway and a number of U.S. Senators have tested positive.
In total, 25 people related to Trump and White House events have tested positive in the last two days.
10. Vivica A. Fox
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Fox missed the E! pre-show telecast of the Emmys after it was revealed she was quarantining due to contracting COVID-19.
11. Tiffany Haddish
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The actress and comedian revealed she had tested positive for COVID-19 during a conversation with Dr. Anthony Faucci on her YouTube channel.
12. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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On Sept. 2, The Rock revealed that not only did he test positive for COVID-19 but so did his wife and two daughters.
13. Kevin Hart
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Kevin Hart revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 “around the same time” as Tom Hanks did back in March.
14. Usain Bolt
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Usain Bolt, the multi-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder, tested positive after throwing a massive 34th birthday party in his native Jamaica.
15. Peter Thomas
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The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star revealed his battle with COVID-19 on August 4.
16. Herman Cain
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Herman Cain, the former Presidential candidate who was diagnosed with COVID-19 days after attending a Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma – died of COVID-19 complications on July 30. He was 74.
17. Doja Cat
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In a July 24 interview with Capital XTRA in the UK, Doja Cat revealed she had been battling COVID-19, months after initially calling the pandemic a flu.
18. Keisha Lance Bottoms
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On Monday (July 6), Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms revealed she had tested positive for COVID-19.
19. Just Brittany
The Houston rapper revealed on Monday (June 15) that she tested positive for COVID-19.
“I’m so scared. I have to stay in the house and self quarantine,” she wrote on Instagram. “I feel fine but my results came back positive. I’m in the house for the next 14 days. Please be careful, wear your mask, wash your hands, and stay inside.”
20. Ezekiel Elliott
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On June 15, NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed that Elliott was among several NFL players who had tested positive for COVID-19.
21. Patrick Ewing
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On May 22, NBA legend and head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas Patrick Ewing revealed he tested positive for COVID-19.
22. Annie Glenn
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Glenn, the widow of astronaut John Glenn, passed away from coronavirus complications at age 100.
23. Roy Horn
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On Friday (May 8), Roy Horn died at age 75 due to complications from COVID-19.
24. Madonna
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Madonna shared that she had been diagnosed with COVID-19 following her Madame X Tour dates in Paris. She recently tested positive for antibodies.
25. Fat Trel
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On April 29, Fat Trel revealed he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 while incarcerated in Washington D.C.
26. Erica Telfair & Dan Turner
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On Tuesday (April 28), former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair revealed that his mother, Erica Telfair and his brother, Dan Turner had passed away due to COVID-19 complications in New York.
27. Fred The Godson
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On April 23, Fred The Godson became the first hip-hop artist to pass away due to COVID-19 complications. The rapper was diagnosed with the virus on April 7th and had to rely on a ventilator during much of his hospital stay.
28. Todd McShay
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) April 23, 2020
The ESPN NFL Draft guru revealed early Thursday that he was missing from ESPN’s coverage of the draft as he dealt with coronavirus.
29. Von Miller
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Von Miller, the Super Bowl 50 MVP tested positive according to his agent, Joby Branion. He says he’s in “good spirits”. He’s the most prominent figure in the NFL to have tested positive for the virus.
30. Jacqueline Towns, Mother Of Karl-Anthony Towns
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COVID-19 struck the basketball world one month ago today and now, it has tragically affected one of the league’s best young players. Minnesota Timberwolves’ center Karl-Anthony Towns‘ mother, Jacqueline Towns has passed away.
31. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds
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On his 62nd birthday, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds made a shocking revelation – he and his family were infected with COVID-19.
“I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate another birthday,” he wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. “I tested positive for the Covid19 virus, as did my family. It’s an incredibly scary thing to go through my friends.”
The legendary singer/songwriter did not give an immediate timetable to his diagnosis but did say that he and his family no longer positive for the virus which has ravaged the world. “I’m happy to report we have now tested negative and are on our way back to full health.”
32. Rudy Gobert
33. Westside Gunn
34. ‘Power’ Actress Debbie Mazar
35. Tom Hanks
36. Rita Wilson
37. Donovan Mitchell
38. Christian Wood
Pistons forward Christian Wood has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/1ykFEVmdWE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 15, 2020
39. Lucian Grange
Universal Music Chief Lucian Grainge Hospitalized With Coronavirus https://t.co/mTnlM1NTli
— Variety (@Variety) March 15, 2020
40. Idris Elba
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
41. Kristofer Hivju
42. Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant tested positive for coronavirus, Durant tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Durant says he is feeling fine: "Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We're going to get through this."
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2020
43. Sean Payton
Breaking: Saints head coach Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told @AdamSchefter.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 19, 2020
He is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for the virus. pic.twitter.com/FRopgzpgsG
44. Daniel Dae Kim
Ready for a fight? I am.
— Daniel Dae Kim (@danieldaekim) March 19, 2020
Yesterday I was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the #coronavirus. I posted something on my Instagram page if you’d like to hear a little about my experience.
45. Andy Cohen
46. Sabrina Dhowre
Model/actress and wife of actor Idris Elba, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, announced her coronavirus diagnosis with Oprah Winfrey Saturday during a Facetime on Winfrey's "Oprah Talks COVID-19." #WhatYouNeedToKnow #MondayMorning pic.twitter.com/ekSqPwKimD
— Sybil Wilkes (@SybilWilkes) March 23, 2020
47. Marcus Smart
Marcus Smart announces he tested positive for the coronavirus: "I don't feel any of the symptoms, but I can't stress enough practicing social distancing"
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 19, 2020
(via @smart_MS3)pic.twitter.com/ctTyHdfSm9
48. Slim Thug
Slim Thug revealed his positive COVID-19 test on March 24, 2020.
49. Prince Charles
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Prince Charles confirmed he had tested positive for coronavirus on March 25th, 2020.
50. Scarface
On Willie D’s YouTube channel, Scarface revealed that he tested positive for coronavirus on March 26, 2020.
51. Doris Burke
Full episode with Doris Burke: https://t.co/1b3QI0qnuj pic.twitter.com/w8PEHOi937
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 27, 2020
Burke announced she had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is now symptom free.
52. Michael Yo
53. Chris Cuomo
54. Brooke Baldwin
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Brooke Baldwin revealed her diagnosis with COVID-19 on April 3, 2020
