Hollywood Star Antonio Banderas disclosed on social media recently that he had overcome a battle with COVID-19.
Three weeks after revealing his diagnosis, which he received on his 60th birthday on August 10, the “Mask of Zorro” star said he’s “cured.”
“After 21 days of disciplinary confinement I can say now that today I overcame the COVID-19 infection,” he tweeted. “I am cured. My thoughts go to those who weren’t as fortunate as me, and to those who suffered more than I did. I also wish strength to the ones who are in the middle of the fight.”
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Banderas also delivered the positive news in Spanish and tweeted out a Photoshopped image of him kicking away the virus.
The “Genius” star is also on the long list of celebrities who were confirmed positive for coronavirus and recovered, including Kevin Hart, Idris Elba, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Andy Cohen.
Antonio Banderas is a renowned Spanish actor known for his butt-kicking action roles in Hollywood movies. He started his budding career back in 1982. For a career spanning at least 38 years, the Spaniard has rack up a number of awards both locally and internationally.
The Coronavirus pandemic doesn’t seem to slow down the 60-year-old actor as he has movies due for release in 2020 and 2021 which include Do Little, Uncharted, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard respectively.
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