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As the days go by, more and more public figures are testing positive and/or dying from the coronavirus. Researchers are learning more about COVID-19, but unfortunately many from all walks of life have contracted the virus including in Hollywood, Politics, and the world of Sports.
See the full list below.
Public Figures And Celebs Who Tested Positive For Or Died Due To COVID-19 (Updated January 2021) was originally published on rnbphilly.com
1. Dave Chappelle
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Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19, according to TMZ. Chappelle was set to perform a set of shows in Austin, Texas with fellow comedian Joe Rogan but they have since been canceled.
2. Karl-Anthony Towns
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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns is the latest NBA baller to test positive for COVID-19.
Towns revealed the devastating news on Twitter Friday evening (Jan.15). His positive test’s news comes after he just returned from a wrist injury, now he will miss even more time. Towns’ positive COVID-19 diagnosis is personal to him, being that during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, both his mom, Jacqueline Brooks, and dad caught the virus. His father recovered, but his mother passed away due to complications from the coronavirus after being put in a medically induced coma. He later revealed that he lost other family members to COVID-19.
3. Award winning journalist and talk show host Larry King, Jr
Larry King hospitalized with COVID-19 https://t.co/wT9jnqaJNi pic.twitter.com/uut191R1fg
— Page Six (@PageSix) January 2, 2021
Veteran talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with COVID-19.
4. Shemar Moore provides COVID-19 health update
“Covid tried to disrespect a Brutha.. covid is a brutal test… it’s rough!!! oh but I’m riding this quarantine at home out and I’m passing this test DAMMIT!!! Covid ain’t shutting down my swag… SH*T!!! 😅💪🏾🙏🏽🤩 #wearamask (in them streets)😷”
5. Shemar Moore talks about COVID diagnosis and symptoms
Actor Shemar Moore talks about his COVID diagnosis
6. Britney Spears longtime boyfriend, Sam Asghari, tests positive for coronavirus
Sam took to twitter stating, ” 2020 has been a crazy/twisted year for all of us. Recently I tested positive for Covid-19, I was lucky enough to catch the news before being around and infecting my loved ones (friends, family, significant other). I quickly isolated myself and started my quarantine process alone. 🙏🏽”
7. ‘RHOD’ Star D’Andra Simmons Hospitalized with COVID-19
Real Housewives of Dallas Star D'Andra Simmons Hospitalized Following COVID-19 Diagnosis https://t.co/C3PcC56IE6
— People (@people) December 28, 2020
Podcast host Kate Casey took to Twitter to announce ‘RHOD’ Star D’Andra Simmons was hospitalized with COVID-19. Simmons rep confirmed the news to TMZ and went on to say D’Andra’s been admitted into the COVID ward at UT Southwestern Hospital and isn’t doing well.
8. Queen Sugar Actress Carol Sutton
Prayers are in order as news is breaking that New Orleans native actress Carol Sutton has passed away at the age of 76 years young.
9. Friday Actor Tiny Lister
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Tiny Lister passed away reportedly due to COVID related issues.
11. Rudy Giuliani
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LANSING, MI – DECEMBER 02: U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani tested positive
12. Comedian and TV personality Ellen DeGeneres
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Comedian and TV personality Ellen DeGeneres is among the people who have tested positive
13. Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for coronavirus
BREAKING: Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for coronavirus infection earlier this week and is isolating, according to people familiar with the matter https://t.co/3FB7z2axmX
— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) November 20, 2020
Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for coronavirus infection earlier this week and is isolating, according to people familiar with the matter
14. Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns tests positive for COVID-19
Statement from the Cleveland Browns: pic.twitter.com/egvUCCW3lk
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 20, 2020
Cleveland Browns place DE Myles Garrett on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
15. Rapper Joe Budden reveal he has COVID
So i have Covid. I’m pretty sure this effects our pod schedule.
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) October 29, 2020
Rapper Joe Budden reveals in a tweet that he has COVID-19.
16. Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19
Breaking: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, per @MikeGarafolo and @RapSheet pic.twitter.com/0raw4U0CY0
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 30, 2020
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, per @MikeGarafolo and @RapSheet
17. Gospel Singer Fred Hammond reveals he has coronavirus
Gospel Singer Fred Hammond reveals he along with other members of his family have tested positive for COVID-19. He went on to reiterate the importance of masks as he believes he may have been too relaxed a time or two which led to his current diagnosis.
Hammond also confirmed while he is on day five since testing and had a rough weekend last weekend but is unsure of if the worst has passed.
Our prayers for a speedy recovery are with Fred Hammond and his family during this time.
18. Khloe Kardashian
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19. Trey Songz
20. NFL Star Cam Newton
Patriots’ QB Cam Newton tested positive and is out for Sunday’s game vs. Kansas City, per @FieldYates and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2020
21. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump Test Positive For COVID-19. Click Here For More Details.
22. Giuliana Rancic and Vivica A. Fox
Giuliana Rancic and Vivica A. Fox pulled out of co-hosting E!'s virtual red carpet at the #Emmys after testing positive for coronavirus https://t.co/5OfAVqFJ9e
— Variety (@Variety) September 20, 2020
23. Natalie Nunn
24. Tiffany Haddish
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25. Usain Bolt
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26. Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson
Doug Pederson has tested positive for the coronavirus, but is asymptotic and feeling fine, according to @Tim_McManus pic.twitter.com/f1orSs1Fmu
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) August 3, 2020
27. Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook says he has tested positive for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/BYG6clQmup
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 13, 2020
28. DL Hughley
#ThankYouForYourPrayers #TeamDL pic.twitter.com/dSQiNtsgMr
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) June 21, 2020
29. Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic is awaiting clearance to return to the United States. pic.twitter.com/tjWhHEuhBq
— Nuggets Nation (@NuggetsNationCP) June 23, 2020
30. Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott
#Cowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliott is one of the players who has tested positive for the Coronavirus, his agent Rocky Arceneaux confirmed to me. Arceneaux said Elliott is feeling good.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 15, 2020
31. NBA Legend Patrick Ewing
I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly. I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/a2fMuhIZyG
— Patrick Ewing (@CoachEwing33) May 22, 2020
32. Fred The Godson Dies Due To COVID-19
BREAKING: NYC Rapper Fred The Godson Reportedly Loses Battle With COVID-19https://t.co/JJZ7DNDw10
— WRNB HD2 (@wrnbhd2) April 23, 2020
33. Eagles Super Fan Monty G “Babay Babay”
If you’ve been to any game, rally, or literally any PHI event, you probably know Monty G’s “BAYBAY-BAYBAY” & hype songs.
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) April 16, 2020
Right now, he’s in the fight of his life with COVID-19. He’s in a medically induced coma, and had a tracheotomy to help him breathe. https://t.co/oqi5wSiQa2
34. Von Miller
#Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller posted about testing positive for coronavirus, thanking well-wishers for the love and urging everyone to take it seriously https://t.co/vonKHSUvMI pic.twitter.com/qLZJa2ersM
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 17, 2020
35. Karl-Anthony Towns Mother Jacqueline Cruz
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 13, 2020
36. Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne tests positive for coronavirus https://t.co/12Go3K76y7
— The Guardian (@guardian) March 25, 2020
37. Former NBA Player Jason Collins
I tested positive for COVID19. I believe I got it while on a trip to NYC at the beginning of the month for the Brooklyn Nets Pride night game. I had my first symptoms on Wed Mar 11. Terrible headache. A few days later I had a fever and then the cough.
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) March 24, 2020
38. John Prine
We are remembering Joe Diffie with his iconic 90s videos ❤️ https://t.co/GsbgSUAM1B
— CMT (@CMT) March 31, 2020
39. Ali Wentworth (Comedian/Actress, Formerly of In Living Color)
ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos has tested positive for Covid-19. Stephanopoulos' wife, Ali Wentworth, announced that she was diagnosed with coronavirus about two weeks ago. https://t.co/nvdfitU28q
— Vicky Ward (@VickyPJWard) April 13, 2020
40. Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne co-founder
The musician Adam Schlesinger, who died this week, was a modest man of immodestly lavish talent, with a body of work that stands next to those of far bigger boldface names. https://t.co/qiqT5okF1G
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) April 3, 2020
41. Singer Charlotte Lawrence
42. Actress Rachel Matthews (Voiced “Honeymaren” In Frozen 2)
43. “Power” Actress Debi Mazar
44. BeBe Winans , his mother & brother
45. Fred The Godson
I’m in here with this Covid-19 shit! Please keep me in y’all prayers!!! #GodIsGreat pic.twitter.com/e6xRM3OSWb
— FRED THE GODSON (@FREDTHEGODSON) April 6, 2020
46. Philadelphia Eagles Kicker Tom Dempsey
The Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of former kicker Tom Dempsey.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 5, 2020
47. P!nk & Her Son Jameson
48. Rapper YNW Melly
49. “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-O” actor Daniel Dae Kim
50. “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood
JUST IN: #TheBachelor’s Colton Underwood has tested positive for COVID-19. https://t.co/ackiw5QYDA
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) March 20, 2020
51. “Game of Thrones” star Kristofer Hivju
52. Designer Jenny Polanco
53. Rudy Gobert
54. Brooke Baldwin
CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin announced on Friday that she tested positive for coronavirus.
— CNN (@CNN) April 3, 2020
"I am OKAY," Baldwin said in an Instagram post. "It came on suddenly yesterday afternoon. Chills, aches, fever." https://t.co/tF6kWKBaRs
55. Chris Cuomo
New: My colleague and friend @ChrisCuomo has been diagnosed with coronavirus. He will continue working from home. https://t.co/i2NGNT4zKA
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) March 31, 2020
56. Ellis Marsalis Jr
Ellis Marsalis Jr., Jazz Pianist and Patriarch, Dies at 85 - The New York Times https://t.co/2rkQqlWtQX
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) April 2, 2020
57. Doris Burke
Doris Burke joins The Woj Pod to reveal she's tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. She details her symptoms, her hospital testing experience, recovery and goal of sharing importance of social distancing and other measures underway to combat pandemic. https://t.co/4RAbMO5LPL
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 27, 2020
58. Slim Thug
59. Tom Hanks
60. Rita Wilson
61. Donovan Mitchell
62. President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonari
President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonari has been tested positive with corona virus, official news #Covid_19 #CoronavirusOutbreak #Brazil #Bolsonaro pic.twitter.com/Zcdif5U6gZ
— Farhang F. Namdar (@FarhangNamdar) March 12, 2020
63. Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton
BREAKING: Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton tests positive for coronavirus
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 13, 2020
64. Olga Kurylenko
65. 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
66. Lucian Grainge
67. Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant was one of the four Nets to test positive for coronavirus.
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) March 17, 2020
More: https://t.co/Bz7tu4e5xE pic.twitter.com/JS5l4nMmtU
68. Sean Payton
Sean Payton said he came forward with his coronavirus diagnosis because he wants all people to heed the warnings of government officials, stay inside, and behave responsibly. More ahead on ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
69. 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 it’s 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
70. Andy Cohen
71. Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein One of Two Confirmed Coronavirus Cases at NY Prison https://t.co/NS3cxkKdG7
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 23, 2020
72. Manu Dibango
crazy we lost another great to Coronavirus... Manu Dibango ... Le Grand... https://t.co/BnNX0FOqtA
— Gilles Peterson (@gillespeterson) March 24, 2020
73. Chef Floyd Cardoz
Groundbreaking chef Floyd Cardoz has reportedly died of the new coronavirus https://t.co/d4UyVtalAm pic.twitter.com/KVBcTRfaWN
— Eater NY (@EaterNY) March 25, 2020
74. Prince Charles
Coronavirus: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19 https://t.co/jMHkHbLqIv
— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 25, 2020
75. Brad Jordan (Scarface)
Brad Jordan, aka Scarface of the Geto Boys, says he had 103 fever, felt like an elephant was sitting on his chest and thought he was going to die. He has now tested positive for coronavirus. https://t.co/p7wD1OTQCF via @houstonchron
— Matt Young (@Chron_MattYoung) March 26, 2020
