"Star Wars" actor dies of Covid-19 - mourning for US musician Adam Schlesinger

Mourning for "Star Wars" actor: Andrew Jack dies of Covid-19. Musician Adam Schlesinger also succumbed to the corona virus. All about Corona at Stars in the news ticker.

• Corona virus keeps the world in suspense - celebrities and stars have already been infected with the virus - overview in the ticker
• Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of complications from Covid 19 disease
  
• Mourning for US musician Adam Schlesinger

Corona: US musician Adam Schlesinger dies of the corona virus

Update from Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, 8:29 am: The American musician Adam Schlesinger , also known as a film composer, died after an infection with the new corona virus. His lawyer Josh Gier told the "New York Times" and the "Rolling Stone" on Wednesday. Schlesinger was 52 years old. Most recently, the Emmy and Grammy award winner was connected to a ventilator in a hospital.

RIP Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), fine singer, witty and satiric songwriter. How terrible to lose him at 52 to this virus.

The music also played in the bands "Ivy" and "Fountains of Wayne". In addition, Schlesinger composed music for numerous film and television series. In 1997, his song "That Thing You Do" from the film of the same name was nominated for an Oscar. Schlesinger also wrote songs for the comedy "Mitten ins Herz - Ein Song für dich" (2007) with Hugh Grant, for the television series "Cracy Ex-Girlfriend" and Sesame Street.

Update from Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, 3.35 p.m .: Corona news from Great Britain meanwhile is soothing: Prince Charles has recovered from his coronavirus infection . As he said in a video on Instagram, he is now "on the other side of the disease" Covid-19 , which he said had had relatively mild symptoms.

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As Patron of Age UK, The Prince of Wales shares a message on the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the older members of the community.

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Prince Albert of Monaco also survived his coronavirus infection and was cured of Covid-19. This was announced by the Prince's Palace on Tuesday (March 31, 2020).

Corona: sports icon Pape Diouf dies from Covid-19

Update from Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, 10:53 am: Mourning for a sports icon: Pape Diouf, the former president of the French first division club Olympique Marseille, died in his home country Senegal at the age of 68 from the consequences of a coronavirus infection. Diouf is the first person to die of the lung disease Covid-19 in Senegal. The sports journalist was President of Olympique Marseille from 2005 to 2009.

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack succumbs to corona infection

Diouf should be transferred to France after his infection. However, his health deteriorated so quickly that he died before departure, reports euronews.com. It was also announced on Wednesday that " Star Wars " actor Andrew Jack had died of Covid-19 .

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Repose en paix Monsieur le président #PapeDiouf pic.twitter.com/IUXYJ42vtT

Update from Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, 8:46 am: " Star Wars " actor Andrew Jack died at the age of 76 from the consequences of a Covid 19 illness in a clinic near London . This was announced by his agent on Wednesday (April 1st, 2020). The actor had only been infected with the corona virus two days ago, his agent said, according to the BBC.

Corona: "Star Wars" actor died of the consequences of the corona virus

Andrew Jack appeared as General Caluan Ematt in the Star Wars films The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens, among others. The actor worked full-time as a dialect coach and helped actors in their roles to find the right accent. Andrew Jack has worked on many films, including "Lord of the Rings" and most recently the new "Batman" film. The sympathy on Twitter is very high.

Corona: Star Wars actor Andrew Jack died of coronavirus

Among others, “Star Wars” colleagues Greg Grunberg, who played Snap Wexley, and Joonas Suotamo, who starred in “Star Wars” as Chewbacca, mourn on Twitter for the actor who died as a result of the corona virus. Grunberg wrote that he was "devastated" when he found out about Jack's death.

Devastated to hear of the passing of the wonderful, talented, beloved gentleman #AndrewJack. He is one of the kindest people I've ever worked with. Please stay safe. Please stay home !!! #RIPAndrewJack pic.twitter.com/VqmmGkxaOF

Joonas Suotame wrote on Twitter: “Today we learned that a member of our Star Wars family, Andrew Jack, has died due to complications from COVID-19. In addition to his role as Major Ematt in 'The Force Awakens', his work as a dialect coach for 'TFA', 'Solo' and other SW films, he was a man who was passionate about both his work and his environment cared. My thoughts are with his family and friends. "

US country singer Joe Diffie died as a result of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus

Update from Monday, March 30th, 2020, 5:12 pm: The new coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 is now spreading rapidly in the USA - the music world is not spared: The country music legend Joe Diffie is on Sunday (March 29th, 2020) the consequences of lung disease Covid-19 died. This was announced by his management via the country singer's Facebook channel.

According to the music magazine "Rolling Stone", the musician spent his last hours in the country stronghold of the USA Nashville. Joe Diffie was one of the best-known country singers in the United States in the 1990s, and has been the new epicenter of the global corona pandemic for several days. He became known with songs such as "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun" and "Pickup Man". In 1999 Joe Diffie won a Grammy. The American country singer turned 61.

Turn in the drama about Rammstein singers - Till Lindemann with a statement

Update from Monday, March 30th, 2020, 9.54 a.m .: After the Rammstein singer Till Lindemann was brought to a clinic with suspected coronavirus, he was able to leave the intensive care unit after one night. As the band Rammstein announced on Facebook, the test for the new corona virus was negative and the singer was doing better.

Corona: drama and Rammstein singer - Till Lindemann is self-confident

On Sunday (March 29th, 2020) Till Lindemann published a personal statement: In an Instagram story he posted a watercolor portrait of himself and wrote "The virus that wants to conquer me has not yet been created!".

It is unclear whether the continuation of the stadium tour through Europe and North America by Lindemann's band Rammstein will take place as planned. So far, the band and the tour operator have not commented on this.

Meanwhile, the city of Hanau is issuing a protective mask requirement in the fight against Corona *. Sewing instructions are even supposed to follow.

Corona: Rammstein singer Till Lindemann not infected

Update from Friday, March 27th, 2020, 9.15pm: As the Bild newspaper announced, Rammstein singer Till Lindemann is not infected with the new corona virus. After a concert in Moscow (March 15, 2020), the singer had returned to Berlin with a high fever .

He was then taken to a Berlin intensive care unit for pneumonia and quarantined . The first test to determine the corona virus was positive, according to the Bild newspaper. A second test turned out to be negative. Nevertheless, the Rammstein singer is still in intensive care. However, his condition has now improved and there is no acute danger to life .

Corona: “Crocodile Dundee” actor Mark Blum dies

Update from Friday, March 27th, 2020, 6:27 pm: The New York film and theater actor Mark Blum , known from films like "Crocodile Dundee" and "Desperately Seeking Susan" , died of the consequences of the lung disease Covid-19 . This was announced by the actor union Screen Actors Guild.

With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week. Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to theaters and audiences across the world. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/NMVZFB5hPb

The infection with the novel coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 has led to serious complications in the 69-year-old actor, which he finally succumbed to. Mark Blum recently played regularly in the New York off-Broadway theater "Playwright Horizons".

Corona: Boris Johnson is infected

Update from Friday, March 27th, 2020, 4:38 pm: In addition to Rammstein singer Till Lindemann , British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also suffering from Corona . He announced this on Friday (March 27, 2020) in a video on Twitter. "Over the past 24 hours, I've had mild symptoms and tested positive for the coronavirus ," Johnson said in the video. He had to cough constantly and had a fever. The politician is now in domestic quarantine and controls government affairs from there.

Update from Friday, March 27th, 2020, 12.44 p.m .: Corona drama about Rammstein singer: Till Lindemann is said to have been infected with the corona virus and is in the intensive care unit in Berlin. In the meantime there was even danger to life, reports the Bild newspaper.

Corna: Rammstein singer Lindemann in intensive care unit - there was a risk to life

After a concert in Moscow, the Rammstein singer was immediately taken to the hospital by an emergency team. Till Lindemann had a high fever, there was a risk to life. Meanwhile, the Rammstein singer is doing better again. There is no longer any danger to life, but he should be ventilated.

Update from Friday, March 27th, 2020, 12.11pm: Great concern for Rammstein singer: Till Lindemann should be in the intensive care unit in Berlin. He is said to have been infected with the corona virus and, according to the "Bild" newspaper, is in serious health. Accordingly, he should be ventilated.

Corona: Prince Albert II tested positive for corona virus

Update from Friday, March 27, 2020, 11.17 a.m .: The corona virus continues to spread and does not stop at celebrities and stars. Prince Albert II of Monaco tested positive for the Covid 19 virus . He announced this in an interview with the US magazine "People". On Monday, March 16, 2020, he was tested for the coronavirus after symptoms of a cold. The positive result came on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

It is a mild form of the virus. The prince has some fever, cough and a runny nose. Because Albert belongs to the risk group at the age of 62, he is nevertheless cautious. A few years ago he also struggled with pneumonia.

Celebs with coronavirus: Moderator Johannes B. Kerner back to health

The moderator Johannes B. Kerner was also affected by the novel corona virus. He announced this on March 13, 2020 via his Instagram channel. He woke up with mild cold symptoms and immediately got tested for the Covid 19 virus - with a positive result. In the meantime, the moderator has had quarantine for 14 days and is completely healthy again.

Not only stars and asterisks have already contracted the new virus in Germany. Politicians also had to quarantine because they tested positive for Corona.

Politicians with Corona: Friedrich Merz reports from the isolation

The CDU politician Friedrich Merz also fell ill with Covid-19 . He tested positive on March 17, 2020 after showing mild to moderate symptoms. The politician then canceled all appointments and went into a 14-day quarantine.

On March 11, 2020, Merz shook many hands at a CDU meeting in Frankenberg in northern Hesse. At that point, he didn't know anything about his illness. 23 people who had direct contact with Merz at the event had to go into quarantine. From his quarantine, the CDU politician reported on Twitter and wrote about his situation in domestic isolation and his state of health.

Day 9 with # COVID19: symptoms are still on the decline, I am able to work at home. Another week # quarantine. I am grateful that things went so smoothly for me and today I wish Angela #Merkel health and all the best. (FM) pic.twitter.com/dBmagGOzGR

Politicians with Corona: Green leader Cem Özdemir tested positive

Green boss Cem Özdemir also tested positive for the corona virus. The politician confirms this on his Twitter account. In a video message, he called for consideration for other people and keeping the social distance. "Take it seriously! Stay at home, ”Özdemir appeals to the citizens. He's fine so far, the symptoms have been mild so far. Not much changes for him because he had previously quarantined himself.

First message from Thursday, March 26th, 2020: Offenbach - The new type of corona virus is spreading further. Some celebrities and stars have become infected with the corona pathogen . Even celebrities who were not directly infected with the virus * are feeling the effects of the corona crisis in Germany.

Corona virus: Prince Charles tested positive for corona

Prince Charles apparently tested positive for the corona virus. According to the British media, the Royal immediately went into self-isolation in Scotland. Despite his illness, the 71-year-old heir to the throne had worked “as usual” from home in the past few days.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the news of the positive test on Corona . Prince Charles has "mild symptoms *", otherwise he is fine. As a result, his wife Camilla was also tested for the corona virus. The result was negative for her. The Queen is said to have last seen Prince Charles on March 12th. The 93-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philipp had withdrawn to Windsor Castle last Thursday.

Corona in celebrities: Tom Hanks tested positive for corona virus

Hollywood actor Tom Hanks tested positive for the corona virus. During a stay in Australia, the actor and his wife Rita Wilson felt sick and feverish. The couple then had themselves tested on Corona .

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Meanwhile, Tom Hanks said on Twitter that the couple would feel "better" two weeks after the first symptoms. He also appealed to his followers to keep a distance.

Coronavirus: Oliver Pocher and wife infected in corona crisis - baby is fine

Amira Pocher , the wife of the comedian Oliver Pocher , tested positive for the corona virus *. "This means that Olli has to be tested," she wrote on Instagram. Her baby, who was born in November, is doing well, she writes.

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Please stay at home! We have a responsibility and it is irresponsible to say "we are not the risk group". It is very simple - you injure yourself while exercising outdoors and go to the hospital, the doctors and nurses are overworked, THEN every little thing can be fatal . If the health system is busy, an allergic reaction to a bee sting, which is usually not a problem in a big city, can become a problem because the health system can no longer function. So- we are ALL affected. Please think of everyone getting well soon

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"Since we all have no previous illnesses, we are not part of the risk group and we are confident that the whole thing will not harm us." Oliver Pocher, too, was tested positive for Corona due to his wife's infection. On Instagram, the 42-year-old comedian called on his followers to stay at home *.

Coronavirus: Harvey Weinstein is said to have been infected in prison

Former film mogul and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein is said to have been infected with the corona virus in prison, according to reports from the US media. According to the media, the infection occurred during the relocation of Riker's Island in New York City. Weinstein's spokeswoman has so far been unable to confirm the rumors.

An overview of stars suffering from the corona virus can be found here.

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