D.L. Hughley Speaks Out After Fainting While On Stage, Reveals He Has COVID-19

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Prayers up!

Comedian D.L. Hughley was seen passing out, while on stage at Nashville’s Zanies comedy club.

Following the scary incident, Hughley updated his fans on his health via Twitter. He says he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. “It turns out they ran a battery of tests, and I also tested positive for COVID-19, which blew me away,” Hughley said. “I was what they call asymptomatic, I didn’t have any symptoms, the class symptoms I didn’t have.”

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“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. He is awake and feeling better, and wishes to thank everyone for the very kind prayers and thoughts,” Hughley’s representative told The Hollywood Reporter.

We are wishing him a speedy recovery.