NCIS legend Pauley Perrette has issued a stern warning to her fans following the news her father has been hospitalised after contracting C0V1D 19.
Pauley Perrette – who played Abby Sciuto in hit CBS drama NCIS until 2018 – has revealed to her 719,800 Twitter followers that her father is currently battling C0V1D 19 in hospital. The actor has been vocal in her encouragement throughout the c0r0nav1rus pand3mic for members of the public to stick to guidelines by wearing face coverings and socially distancing, and she reiterated this in a powerful post to her fans as she shared an update on his wellbeing.
Taking to Twitter on January 3, Perrette shared a series of images of her with her father.
In the caption alongside, the former NCIS stalwart said: “My Daddy has #C0v1d.
“He was doing good until he wasn’t. He’s in the ER in Alabama. Anyone that knows me or him knows how much we adore each other.”
Perrette then shared stern words of warning to her fanbase, imploring followers to stay safe.
“I hate this awful v1rus,” she continued. “PLEASE #WearAMask. UNDERSTAND THIS IS REAL, THIS IS AWFUL and WE CAN SAVE EACH OTHER! Prayers Please #C0V1D 19.”
It didn’t take long for hundreds of Perrette’s followers to reply with their well wishes after hearing the sad news.
“Oh darling, I am very sorry to hear your dad is unwell,” commented one fan. “I hope he recovers well and soon.”
Emmy-winning comedian Kathy Griffin was also among the replies: “Oh Pauley, sending both of you the biggest hugs ever.”
While a third added: “I’m so very sorry for you, your family and all others who have to deal with this. It’s heart-wrenching I know, first hand.
“No matter if your child, sibling, parent, or friend, it hurts to not be able to be there. Prayers for you & your Dad.”
The USA has one of the highest C0V1D 19 case numbers in the world with over 20.5 million cases reported by January 3, according to The New York Times.
In Alabama specifically, the publication states a total of 369,458 cases have been reported up to January 2.
The state is currently averaging 3,714 new cases of C0V1D 19 a day.
Perrette is best-known for her role in NCIS which is now in its 18th season on CBS.
The c0r0nav1rus pand3mic had posed problems for production prior to the new series’ premiere, shortening the episode count down to just 16.
And it’s continued to pose problems as CBS bosses have pushed 2021’s return to filming back as cases surge in LA.
The cast and crew had aimed to return this week following a festive hiatus but this has been delayed by a week.
NCIS season 18 won’t be back on air until January 19, meaning it will have been over a month since fans watched new episodes.
However, it will be back with a double-bill for fans to binge.
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Not Missing her at all, Diona Reasonover is doing a bang up job! Abby’s act was ok for a 20- something, not for a 40+ something