‘There is no crying in baseball’: Tom Hanks quotes his A League Of Their Own character as he says he and wife Rita Wilson are ‘taking it one-day-at-a-time’ after they both tested positive for coronavirus
- Hanks and Wilson remain hospitalized at Gold Coast University Hospital
- He said: ‘We have Covid-19 and are in isolation so we do not spread it to anyone else’
- They are in stable condition at medical facility
- Wilson said well wishes from fans ‘means so much and strengthens us’
- Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?
Tom Hanks quoted on of his famous roles in in upbeat message to concerned fans after he and wife Rita Wilson both tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday in Australia.
‘Hello folks. @ritawilson and I want to thank everyone here Down Under who are taking such good care of us,’ he said. ‘We have Covid-19 and are in isolation so we do not spread it to anyone else. There are those for whom it could lead to a very serious illness.
The two-time Academy Award winner said he and his wife, both 63, ‘are taking it one-day-at-a-time’ amid the global health pandemic.
The latest: Tom Hanks quoted on of his famous roles in in upbeat message to concerned fans after he and wife Rita Wilson both tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday in Australia
He added, ‘There are things we can all do to get through this by following the advice of experts and taking care of ourselves and each other, no?’
In a tear-jerking line quoting his A League Of Their Own character Jimmy Dugan, he signed off in saying, Remember, despite all the current events, there is no crying in baseball,’ signing it, ‘Hanx.’ (In the 1992 movie, the actor played the manager of a World War II-era female professional baseball team that included Rosie O’Donnell, Madonna and Geena Davis.)
Rita shared the same shot, adding, ‘A little update below to all of you from@tomHanks and myself. So grateful for the outpouring of prayers, love and support. Means so much and strengthens us.’
She later shared a screenshot of one of her musical tracks, The Wind, on her Instagram Stories.
Fired up: In the 1992 movie, the actor played the manager of a World War II-era female professional baseball team that included Geena Davis
Shocking: The beloved actor on Wednesday took to social media to reveal he and his wife were battling the virus
Reflection: Rita relaxed with her own music amid her treatment for coronavirus
Staying upbeat: Hanks, seen with Wilson earlier this year at the SAG Awards, said, ‘There are things we can all do to get through this by following the advice of experts and taking care of ourselves and each other, no?
The father-of-four – to kids Colin, 42, Elizabeth, 37, with first wife Samantha Lewes; and Chet, 29, and Truman, 24, with Wilson – remains hospitalized with Wilson at Gold Coast University Hospital, where they are isolated and in stable condition.
More than 1,500 cases of the ailment have been reported, with officials expecting a spike when mass testing commences. It has impacted all facets of the entertainment industry, as television programs ranging from talk shows to game shows will proceed taping programs without studio audiences on hand.
Among the talk shows include The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show With James Corden, while game shows such as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! will also go on without audience members.
In addition, films such as Fast & Furious 9 and The Quiet Place 2 have had their releases delayed amid an anticipated swoon at the box office amid the outbreak, while Disneyland in Anaheim, California was closed through the end of the month.