2024-04-16 19:51:39
Text: Viviana Díaz
Often, we tend to see celebrities as people from another galaxy, with such great luck and success that it is difficult not to admire them and feel untouchable; However, the coronavirus does not seem to “think” the same as us and has hit artists, politicians, athletes and the population in general.
Fortunately, most of them overcame the disease without major complications, but many recognized that going through the disease was one of the most difficult challenges of their lives. Some of them were:
One of the most famous cases in the world was that of Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Although he was almost asymptomatic and in good spirits, as a precaution he had to be isolated and miss several important matches with his national team.
Not even the outgoing president of the United States, with all his millions and skepticism about the seriousness of the pandemic, could get rid of it. Even other members of his family, such as his wife Melania and his son Barron, were infected. Everyone is fine now and he returned to his duties.
The famous Paisa reggaeton player also reported his positive result for the SARS-COV 2 virus, and stated on his social networks that the disease had “hit him very hard.”
The Jamaican athlete who dazzled everyone with his speed on the slopes also amazed many with his positive Coronavirus test, which according to media reports he contracted at his own birthday party.
The talented Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli was one of the celebrities who was affected by the coronavirus, but luckily, both he and his wife and children only presented mild symptoms. After his recovery, Bocelli donated plasma to help other infected people.
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, was one of the political personalities infected with Coronavirus, he has confirmed on his Twitter account that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
- Prince Charles of England
Even royalty was affected by the Coronavirus in 2020. Prince Charles, 71, tested positive for SARS-COV 2, but only presented mild symptoms. His mother, Queen Elizabeth, was not affected by the virus.
The well-known Spanish tenor, almost 80 years old, announced on his social networks that he had contracted the virus, but that both he and his family were in isolation and in fairly good health.
- Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson
American actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, reported suffering from several symptoms of COVID 19 during a trip to Australia. After being confirmed, they spent a period of isolation and shortly after they were recovered.
The popular interpreter of The Mask of Zorro used his social networks to report that he tested positive for the coronavirus just on the threshold of his 60th birthday. Banderas declared that he felt in good health, “just a little more tired than usual.”
The 47-year-old British actor stated on his Twitter account that he was positive for COVID 19. Elba, despite not presenting symptoms, completed rigorous isolation and appropriate care.
The Uruguayan singer-songwriter and his wife, actress and singer Leonor Watling, also tested positive for Coronavirus. Both remained isolated and overcame the disease.
- Princess Teresa of Bourbon and Parma
The one known as the “red princess”, cousin of King Philip of Spain, contracted coronavirus and died at the age of 86 as a result of this condition. She is considered the first royal to die from SARS-COV 2.
The well-known activist for environmental rights stated on her social networks that she and her father had self-isolated due to presenting some symptoms of coronavirus.
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, known for his media accusations of sexual harassment and other crimes, tested positive for coronavirus shortly after entering prison.
Another soccer star, Neymar Jr., is another of the celebrities who could not escape the coronavirus, testing positive after a trip to Ibiza.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Jhonson
Neither his size nor his impressive muscles helped the multifaceted actor and fighter known as The Rock to get rid of the coronavirus. According to the protagonist of Jumanji, this was one of the most “challenging and difficult” moments that he had to face with his family.
The president of Brazil, skeptical of the pandemic, has tested positive for the coronavirus on several occasions.
- Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone
The renowned singer Madonna says she contracted the flu in Paris, which weeks later in a coronavirus antibody test turned out to be more than a simple cold. She apparently contracted covid-19 during the first quarter of 2020.
The American actress who voiced Honeymaren in Frozen 2 not only tested positive for the coronavirus but also called for individual responsibility through social media.