A rumor on social media circulated that “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe was the first celebrity to have the coronavirus. However, his team says the rumor is completely false.
According to the New York Post, a fake Twitter account created the rumor stating Radcliffe,30, became ill with the virus. The account under the handle @BBCNewsTonight included phish links redirecting back to old BBC webpages. However, reps from his team have confirmed that the actor is not ill with the virus.
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However, fans of the Harry Potter star caught on the disturbing rumor and the fake Twitter account.
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The Post also mentioned Radcliffe appeared on a podcast earlier this week with James O’Brien’s “Full Disclosure.” He said during the interview that he doesn’t spend any of the money he’s made from the Harry Potter franchise and other films.
“I don’t do a huge amount with my money. Man, I’m really bad at being famous.”