Coronavirus pandemic has spread all over the world and these celebrities have tested positive for the contagious disease.
Ken Shimura
Popular Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died from the coronavirus, aged 70, becoming Japan’s first known celebrity victim of the disease.
Shimura had been treated at a Tokyo hospital and died on Sunday, according to reports.
He attracted fans of all generations with his slapstick comedy and funny faces.
He was diagnosed with pneumonia after contracting the coronavirus.
He later hospitalized on March 20 after developing a fever and breathing troubles, and then put on on a ventilator.
Joe Diffie
Joe Diffie, a country music singer, died Sunday from complications of coronavirus.
Joe Diffie known for his lighthearted odes to country life that reached mainstream success in the 1990s.
A 61-year-old native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Diffie, made 13 albums and had more than 20 Top 10 hits to his credit.
Sporting a mustache and mullet, his boot-scooting crowd-pleasers included the hits, āIf the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)ā and āHonky Tonk Attitude.ā
NBA broadcaster Doris Burke
American sports announcer, Doris Burke is another one of the celebrities who contracted the virus. She revealed that she had tested positive with the deadly COVID 19 pandemic.
Doris Burke said she first felt symptomsĀ on March 11, which was the same day in which Gobert tested positive.
At the time, NBA analyst Burke was covering a game, and said she remembers having a pounding headache and feeling tired.
She explained that it started off as a headache and tiredness, and that her main symptom throughout the process was extreme fatigue.
Prince Charles
The heir to the British throne Prince Charles has been diagnosed positive for the novel coronavirus. However, his wife, Camilla, is negative. A statement from Clarence House reads, āThe Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus. He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual,ā āThe Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. By government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland. The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing. It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.ā
Idris Elba
Idris Elba was diagnosed positive for Covid-19. He informed the fans in a video he posted on Twitter. He wrote the caption, āThis morning I tested positive for Covid 19,ā āI 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 Iām doing. No panic.ā
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 Iām doing šš¾šš¾ No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
Advertisement— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
Sabrina Dhowre Elba
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Idris Elbaās wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba was also diagnosed with coronavirus.
She revealed the news to Oprah Winfrey forĀ Oprah Talks COVID-19Ā on Apple TV+. She said, āAs soon as I heard that Idris was potentially exposed, I was on my way anyway and I wanted to be with him. I think thatās an instinct as a wife; you just want to go and take care,ā
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for the virus. Hanks shared the news on his Instagram. He wrote, āWe felt a bit tired like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too,ā
āTo play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive.ā
Hanks and Wilson are staying in a rented home in Australia for five days.
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Olga Kurylenko
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Olga Kurylenko is one of the celebrities who contracted the virus. The Quantum of Solace said on her Instagram, āLocked up at home after having tested positive for Coronavirus. Iāve been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care of yourself and do take this seriously,ā
Sophie GrƩgoire Trudeau
Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office reported that Justinās wife Sophie has been tested positive. Trudeauās office said in a statement, āShe is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,ā
Rudy Gobert
A message from @rudygobert27 pic.twitter.com/eKV6asutGN
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2020
NBA player Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz diagnosed positive. He mentioned it in a tweet.
Donovan Mitchell
EXCLUSIVE: āI think thatās the scariest part about this virus is that you may seem fine.ā @NBA star @spidadmitchell speaks out for the first time from isolation since being diagnosed with COVID-19, despite being āasymptomatic.ā https://t.co/i9rZzYvW4s pic.twitter.com/wZJBteQjtV
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 16, 2020
Gobertās Utah Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell is one of the popular celebrities victim. He said in an interview that he is āasymptomaticā.
āI could walk down the street. If it wasnāt public knowledge that I was sick, you wouldnāt know it,ā āI think thatās the scariest part about the virusāyou may seem fine, be fine, and you never know who you may be talking to, who theyāre going home to.ā
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Thank you for all your good wishes, as I said in the video Iām feeling good and hope to see you all soon!!šš¾ā¤ļø pic.twitter.com/hn5d0ikm60
Advertisement— Callum Hudson-Odoi (@Calteck10) March 13, 2020
The Chelsea soccer team player is also one of the celebrities. He said in a video āAs you may be aware I had the virus for the last couple of days, which I have recovered from,ā āThank you for all your good wishes,ā he wrote in the Tweet. āAs I said in the video Iām feeling good and hope to see you all soon!!ā
Kristofer Hivju
Kristofer Hivju is among the celebrities listed in the Covid-19 victims’ list. He is known for playing Tormund Giantsbane on HBOās Game of Thrones. He said on his Instagram that he has been tested and he will be self-isolating at home āfor as long as it takesā.
Rachel Matthews
Rachel is also one the famous celebrities. Rachel Matthews voiced the character pf Honeymaren in Frozen 2. She announced the news about the disease on her Instagram. āUnsure 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,ā
āI really would love to help in any way I can. Again, letās please be mindful of our decisionsānow is the time to be smart and responsible. Letās take care of one another!!ā
Kevin Durant, basketball player
Breaking: Kevin Durant is among four Nets players who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Durant confirmed the positive test to The Athletic and said he is feeling fine. pic.twitter.com/avwQ10zJEY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 17, 2020
Charlotte Lawrence
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Indira Varma, actor
Indira Varma, the Game of Thrones star is also diagnosed positive for Covidā19.
Prince Albert of Monaco
International news revealed that Prince Albert of Monaco also became the victim of Covid-19.
Daniel Dae Kim
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He is another among the celebrities targeted from the disease. The Always Be My Maybe and former Hawaii Five-O star also became a victim of the contagious virus.
Marcus Smart
I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive. Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know itās a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP pic.twitter.com/xkijb9wlKV
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) March 19, 2020
He wrote on Twitter, āI was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive,ā
Sean Payton
Appreciate the well wishes. I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.#BEATCovid pic.twitter.com/vvjbnqoeZx
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) March 19, 2020
Another one of the celebrities is Sean. Sean Payton is the head coach of the NFLās New Orleans Saints.
Colton Underwood
This virus doesnāt care how old or healthy you are. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones and stay home. pic.twitter.com/pLe1Vge0HL
— Colton Underwood (@colton) March 20, 2020
The former Bachelor said he was tested positive.
Andy Cohen
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The Bravo legend is also listed in the celebrities who tested positive. He revealed his diagnosis on Instagram on Friday, March 20.
Debi Mazar
Another one of the celebrities is the Younger actor, she posted about her diagnosis on Instagram on Saturday, March 22.
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