Comedian D.L. Hughley gave fans a scare after he passed out in the middle of a set Friday in Nashville, Tennessee. It was later revealed that the comic and actor had COVID-19.
The Wrap reported the 57-year-old was performing as part of the "Juneteenth Social Awareness-Thon," a virtual fundraiser aimed to help combat the spread of the coronavirus and promote a message of Black empowerment and education.
The event also raised money for Master Growers’ “Clean Hands for All” charity, which delivers bottles of hand sanitizer to urban communities to combat the spread of COVID-19.
In a video posted on Twitter, Hughley is seen slurring his words and pausing as he delivers a punchline. Moments later, he appears to faint. A man comes onstage to attempt to help him, and Hughley collapses onto the stage. Two more men come onstage to lift the comic and take him off the stage.
“He was suffering from exhaustion after all the week’s work and travel, and was kept overnight at the hospital for tests under doctor’s orders,” Hughley’s rep said Saturday morning. “He is awake and feeling better, and wishes to thank everyone for the very kind prayers and thoughts.”
On Saturday, Hughley posted a video of himself discussing that he was dehydrated and had tested positive for COVID-19.
Hughley has had a long career in comedy and television, hosting the popular comic showcase “BET Comicview” in the 1990s and leading the cast on the TV series “The Hughleys,” which ran from 1998-2002.
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