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Sebastian Telfair, the former NBA lottery pick and cousin of Stephon Marbury recently revealed that he’s lost both his mother and his brother to COVID-19.
Speaking with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Telfair revealed that his brother Dan Turner died after being infected with the virus on March 28. On Monday, his mother, Erica Telfair had passed away after her own battle with the disease.
Telfair, the former No. 13 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Portland Trailblazers was seen as one of the greatest point guards ever in the history of New York City high school basketball. A 2005 documentary, “Through The Fire” was released, chronicling his rise to prominence and his decision to go straight to the NBA as opposed to attending the University of Louisville. He played 10 seasons for eight different teams while in the league.
The virus has hit the NBA in various ways over the last two months, first forcing the suspension of the season after Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus in mid-March. Gobert was joined by other high profile NBA talents such as Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell and Marcus Smart came down with the virus. It has also affected family members of NBA stars as Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns recently lost his mother Jackie to the disease.
Celebrities Who've Been Diagnosed With Or Passed From COVID-19 [UPDATED OCTOBER 18]
Celebrities Who've Been Diagnosed With Or Passed From COVID-19 [UPDATED OCTOBER 18]
1. Colin Powell
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2. Chris Rock
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3. Nas
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4. Wendy Williams
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5. Nicki Minaj
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6. Sonny Chiba
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7. Drake
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8. Jim Jones
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9. DJ Khaled
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10. OJ Simpson
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11. Kelly Price
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12. Amamda Nunes
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13. Lamar Jackson
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14. Coco Gauff
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15. Jay Williams
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16. Wiz Khalifa
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17. Nick Cannon
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18. Michael Strahan
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19. Dave Chappelle
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20. Ashanti
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21. Charley Pride
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22. Carol Sutton
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23. Tommy "Tiny" Lister
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24. Ben Carson
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25. Trey Songz
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26. Cam Newton
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27. Donald Trump
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28. Vivica A. Fox
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29. Tiffany Haddish
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30. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
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31. Kevin Hart
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32. Usain Bolt
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33. Peter Thomas
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34. Herman Cain
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35. Doja Cat
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36. Keisha Lance Bottoms
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38. Ezekiel Elliott
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39. Patrick Ewing
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40. Annie Glenn
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41. Roy Horn
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42. Madonna
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43. Fat Trel
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44. Erica Telfair & Dan Turner
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45. Fred The Godson
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47. Von Miller
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48. Jacqueline Towns, Mother Of Karl-Anthony Towns
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49. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
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51. Westside Gunn
51 of 7256. Christian Wood
56 of 72Pistons forward Christian Wood has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/1ykFEVmdWE
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57. Lucian Grange
57 of 72Universal Music Chief Lucian Grainge Hospitalized With Coronavirus https://t.co/mTnlM1NTli
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58. Idris Elba
58 of 72This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
60. Kevin Durant
60 of 72Kevin Durant tested positive for coronavirus, Durant tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Durant says he is feeling fine: "Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We're going to get through this."
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2020
61. Sean Payton
61 of 72Breaking: Saints head coach Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told @AdamSchefter.
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He is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for the virus. pic.twitter.com/FRopgzpgsG
62. Daniel Dae Kim
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— Daniel Dae Kim (@danieldaekim) March 19, 2020
Yesterday I was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the #coronavirus. I posted something on my Instagram page if you’d like to hear a little about my experience.
64. Sabrina Dhowre
64 of 72Model/actress and wife of actor Idris Elba, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, announced her coronavirus diagnosis with Oprah Winfrey Saturday during a Facetime on Winfrey's "Oprah Talks COVID-19." #WhatYouNeedToKnow #MondayMorning pic.twitter.com/ekSqPwKimD
— Sybil Wilkes (@SybilWilkes) March 23, 2020
65. Marcus Smart
65 of 72Marcus Smart announces he tested positive for the coronavirus: "I don't feel any of the symptoms, but I can't stress enough practicing social distancing"
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67. Prince Charles
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68. Scarface
68 of 7269. Doris Burke
69 of 72Full episode with Doris Burke: https://t.co/1b3QI0qnuj pic.twitter.com/w8PEHOi937
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 27, 2020
72. Brooke Baldwin
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Continue reading Celebrities Who’ve Been Diagnosed With Or Passed From COVID-19 [UPDATED OCTOBER 18]
Celebrities Who've Been Diagnosed With Or Passed From COVID-19 [UPDATED OCTOBER 18]
[caption id="attachment_10394721" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Source: WENN / WENN[/caption] COVID-19, the novel coronavirus has affected the lives of millions of citizens across the country and the globe. It's also impacting the lives of celebrities. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were the first celebrities to be diagnosed with the coronavirus in March of 2020. Chet Hanks, son of Tom & Rita came out to social media shortly after the announcement of his parents to give their fans an update on his family's health. Chet assures us that his parents are in high spirits and are doing just fine. Following the Hanks' news was the NBA suspending the season indefinitely due to two players on the Utah Jazz getting the coronavirus, center Rudy Gobert and guard Donovan Mitchell. On Monday, March 16 - actor Idris Elba revealed that he had been diagnosed with coronavirus, days after NBA player Christian Wood had tested positive for COVID-19 and on Tuesday, four players of the Brooklyn Nets had confirmed positive tests - including Kevin Durant. Since then, Mitchell, Wood, and Gobert have all been cleared of COVID-19. On March 24, Slim Thug shocked the Houston community and hip-hop world at large when he revealed he tested positive for coronavirus. Two days later, Scarface revealed his diagnosis. On March 27, ESPN announcer Doris Burke revealed she had tested positive for COVID-19 and was recovering. In the months (and now years) that have followed, a number of individuals from both the celebrity, sports and political spectrum have tested positive with the virus. Here is the official list of celebs that currently have been diagnosed with coronavirus. RELATED: Financial Help for Renters During The Coronavirus RELATED: Coronavirus: Latest Info & Updates
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