Mel Gibson Was Hospitalized In April For Coronavirus

Author Andrea Swindall - Pop Culture Writer

July 24th, 2020 1:45 PM

Many celebs, including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Pink, and Andy Cohen, have confirmed they’ve had COVID-19, and Mel Gibson has also come forward to reveal he battled with the virus.

A rep for the actor told People, “He tested positive in April and spent a week in the hospital. He was treated with the drug Remdesivir while in the hospital, and has tested negative numerous times since then, as well as positive for the antibodies.”

Mel Gibson was reportedly treated in Los Angeles. He is 64 years old.

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Author Andrea Swindall - Pop Culture Writer

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