Celebrity News June 20, 2020
D.L. Hughley Hospitalized After Passing Out; Announces COVID-19 Diagnosis
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Comic D.L. Hughley, 57, passed out during a stand-up set Friday night, and it's the only way he found out he has COVID-19.
TMZ obtained video of Hughley was onstage at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville when his speech became slurred, he slumped onto a stool, and he ultimately hit the floor unconscious.
In a statement, his rep initially chalked it up to "exhaustion," noting that while he was observed in a hospital overnight, "He is awake and feeling better, and wishes to thank everyone for the very kind prayers and thoughts."
In an Instagram post late Saturday night, Hughley told his supporters that while being cared for in the hospital, he learned he has COVID-19.
Saying the result "blew me away," he noted he had none of the disease's classic symptoms. Watch:
The star of "The Hughleys" from 1998-2002, who has been a regular host of comedy events, had apparently been traveling extensively in the week leading up to the episode. He finished his Instagram post by urging people to get tested if they have any inkling they need it.
