Tyler Perry uses tribute to Charles Gregory Ross to spread COVID-19 awareness
Written by Site Hub on April 17, 2020
The entertainment industry has already lost several much-loved artists this year to SARS-CoV-2. On Thursday, April 9, Tyler Perry shared with his fans the sad news that popular Hollywood hair stylist Charles Gregory Ross had succumbed to COVID-19 complications.
In an Instagram post, the 50-year-old actor, director and writer stated: “Today it’s with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of one of our crew members. Mr. Charles Gregory was a hairstylist that had worked with us for many years. The man was warm, loving and hilarious. We all loved to see him coming and hear his laughter. Charles lost his battle with COVID-19 today. It saddens me to think of him dying this way. My sincerest prayers are with his family.”
Perry didn’t stop with condolences and memories. He also used his grief to emphasize why members of the black community need to do more: “Your age does not matter!! Your health does not matter… Black people, we are at a disproportionately higher risk of dying from this virus. Please, please, please, I beg you to take this seriously. You have to socially distance yourself. That means stop hanging out, stop congregating, stop doing anything that will put not only your life in danger but also the lives of so many others. STAY HOME!! Socially distance yourself and stay alive! If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for someone you love, and for those who love you. My Mother always told me to not wait for help! Be your own help!”
Perry’s words echo those of Ross. On March 25, he had written that the virus was “no joke” and asked everyone to take the pandemic seriously.
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