Singer Marianne Faithfull has coronavirus, fans pour in with well wishes, say 'THIS IS NOT HAPPENING'
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues with countless diagnoses around the world, more and more celebrities have also tested positive. Unfortunately, on Saturday, April 4, 2020, Singer Marianne Faithfull tested positive for the coronavirus, according to her representatives. Along with major news outlets, news also broke on Twitter, as fans, although shocked, sent their prayers and well wishes to Faithfull.
"MARIANNE FAITHFULL WAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONA THIS IS NOT HAPPENING THIS IS NOT HAPPENING," tweeted a shocked fan.
The news broke as Republic Media tweeted, "Statement: Marianne Faithfull’s manager @ravard_francois has confirmed that Marianne is being treated for Covid-19 in hospital in London. She is stable and responding to treatment, we all wish her well and a full and speedy recovery," - Faithfull retweeted the news, confirming it.
"Fingers crossed for this treasure Marianne Faithfull hospitalised with coronavirus," tweeted a supportive user.
Penny Arcade told Rolling Stone magazine that, the “Sister Morphine” singer, 73, was hospitalized earlier during the week and then proceeded to develop pneumonia. Most people, who have been either on lockdown or on a curfew these past few days around the world to help avoid the spread of the virus, were deeply saddened as cases continue to pour in. "As tears go by. 630 New Yorkers died in the last 24 hours from #coronavirus- like a fire spreading now especially on Long Island. In London, 73-year old Marianne Faithfull is hospitalized w/pneumonia. She tested positive for #covid19. The horror of the pandemic is unspeakable," tweeted a user.
Music, universal as it is, had users tweet in loving wishes and words, with one fan tweeting, "Get well soon Marianne Faithfull!! - and here's her amazing version of Working Class Hero: https://youtu.be/zbbPAuAtSAA via @YouTube."
"#MarianneFaithfull has been hospitalised with COVID-19. I hope that she will recover. Here is #BrokenEnglish the title song from the album of the same name which I have on vinyl somewhere. https://youtu.be/0TNUDBXjnZM via @YouTube," tweeted another fan.
The icon who has touched the hearts of many of course warranted tons of good wishes, as fans got emotional about her diagnosis confirmation. "I don't know why I'm sort-of praying harder for Marianne Faithfull than people I actually know, but I am," tweeted a user.
The actress and musician herself has yet to comment directly on her health and diagnosis. "So sorry to hear that Marianne Faithfull is unwell. Sending our very best wishes for a swift recovery. Have a listen to her magical Shakespeare-inspired song below," tweeted another fan.