For those thinking it’s suddenly safe to go to crowded indoor spaces without masks on, here’s a cautionary tale. Comedian DL Hughley passed out on stage while performing a comedy routine at a nightclub in Nashville, Tennessee. He was taken to the hospital where he tested positive for coronavirus. The Hollywood Reporter writes:
A Twitter video posted Friday evening captured Hughley performing a comedy routine as part of a Juneteenth virtual fundraiser, his speech beginning to slur, and then slumping over on his stool before falling to the ground. According to the video, a man came onstage to help Hughley before he collapsed and then a team of men appeared to help him up and leave the stage.
DL Hughley passed out during his stand-up show at Zanies Nashville tonight. Prayers up for him! pic.twitter.com/qoE1CzbqHf
— Brooks Golightly (@brooklynluv) June 20, 2020
The 57-year-old says he had no symptoms before he lost consciousness. He has since been released from the hospital and was told to quarantine for 14 days.
#ThankYouForYourPrayers #TeamDL pic.twitter.com/dSQiNtsgMr
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) June 21, 2020