Idris Elba read the poem Don’t Quit by American writer John Greenleaf Whittier in a message aimed at lifting U.K. citizens’ spirits during the coronavirus lockdown.
25.03.2020 - 17:35 / msn.com
Idris Elba has condemned a conspiracy theory that celebrities are being paid to say they have coronavirus.
The British actor, who was the one of the earliest stars to reveal they’d tested positive for the illness, made the comments in an Instagram Live video.
“This idea that someone like myself is gonna be paid to say I’ve got coronavirus? That’s absolute bulls***,” Elba said. “Such stupidness. People wanna spread that as if it’s news. That’s stupid.
“It’s the quickest way to get people sick
Idris Elba read the poem Don’t Quit by American writer John Greenleaf Whittier in a message aimed at lifting U.K. citizens’ spirits during the coronavirus lockdown.
Luther star Idris Elba recited a poem called 'Don't Quit' by American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. In a message meant to lift everyone's spirits, the British actor recites the poem to make sure everyone is motivated and does not feel like quitting amid the global Coronavirus outbreak.
The actor and DJ tested positive for Covid-19 last month
Idris Elba is helping spread a message of hope during the coronavirus pandemic.
Idris Elba is helping us find some hope in these trying times.
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