Hugh Jackman has been inundated with prayers and well wishes after revealing another heartbreaking health diagnosis
June 14, 2022 - 08:11 BST Jenni McKnight Hugh Jackman has been inundated with prayers and support after he revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.The Greatest Showman star took to Twitter to share his"frustration" just one day after performing at the 75th Tony Awards in New York, revealing that he has been forced to temporarily pull out of his role in the Broadway musical The Music Man."I've frustratingly tested positive for Covid.
Paying tribute to the rest of the cast and crew, Hugh added:"Maxi and all the standbys, swings and understudies around the world, you are the true heroes of theater. You give life to the saying 'the show must go on.'"READ: Hugh Jackman announces death of his dad Christopher on Australian Father's Day
In a video accompanying his tweet, Hugh said:"This is just another reminder to me, I'll say it again, but the real heroes of Broadway are our standbys, our understudies and swings, and never has that been more obvious than in the past year. I’ve frustratingly tested positive for Covid. Again. My standby, the amazingly talented Max Clayton will step in for me. Maxi and all the standbys, swings and understudies around the world, you are the true heroes of theater.
In a statement, The Music Man producer Kate Horton said:"Once again, standbys and understudies save the day and, in this case, it's Max Clayton to the rescue. We're excited to see him perform alongside the wonderful Sutton Foster and we wish Hugh a speedy recovery."According to Telecharge, Hugh is expected to return to the show on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Hugh was previously forced to pull out of performances of The Music Man after contracting the virus in December last year. The show was canceled until January 6 following the announcement.Like this story? Sign up to our HELLO! Mail newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.