Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson Sickened With Coronavirus

LOS ANGELES, CA — Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson have coronavirus, the pair announced on social media Wednesday.

The 63-year-old stars are currently under isolation and observation in Australia. Hanks, who recently starred"A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood" and Wilson, famous for her role in "Sleepless in Seattle," are residents of Los Angeles, which experienced its first coronavirus fatality Wednesday. In that case, a 60-year-old woman died from the illness.

Hanks described suffering mild symptoms.

"We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches," the 63-year-old Hanks wrote on his social media accounts. "Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus, and were found to be positive.

"Well, now. What to do next? The medical officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks' will be tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day- at-a-time approach, no?

"We'll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves!"

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According to Deadline, Hanks and Wilson are in Australia for production of director Baz Luhrmann's untitled film about Elvis Presley.

Hanks won Oscars for his leading roles in "Forrest Gump" and "Philadelphia." He was nominated this year for his supporting role in "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." He was previously nominated for his leading work in "Big," "Saving Private Ryan" and "Cast Away."

He has been married to Wilson, also 63, since 1988, and the couple have two children.

She is best known for her roles in films such as "Jingle All the Way," and "Runaway Bride."

City News Service and Patch Staffer Paige Austin contributed to this report.