AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Alum Chloe Bennet Reveals Battle With COVID-19 Following Diagnosis

It may be a New Year, but COVID-19 isn't going anywhere just yet, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Chloe Bennet has now revealed that she's battling the virus. Find her insight after the jump...

By JoshWilding - Jan 01, 2021 02:01 PM EST

Filed Under: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

We're all hoping that 2021 will be a little better than last year, but COVID-19 sadly continues to be a problem across the entire globe. With a new strain of the virus discovered that's said to be vastly more infectious, the future of theaters is as uncertain as ever, and there will, unfortunately, be many more deaths to come.

The vast majority of people do manage to overcome COVID, of course, though it's still not something to take lightly. That's evident from a recent Instagram Story shared by Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum Chloe Bennet (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Bennet started by revealing that she woke up on Christmas Day with a "high fever, and unable to breathe." Multiple members of her family have also tested positive, and Bennet would go on to explain that they've been "battling it out together. We're still not in the clear, but as of now we're doing...okay."

"[COVID] sucks. It just really sucks," she wrote. "I pride myself on staying healthy, I always wore a mask, social distanced and took all the necessary precautions and still got VERY sick. And I'm one of the lucky ones. I repeat! I'm young healthy and diligent about my health and this virus knocked me the [frick] down and continues to do so. Even trying to just write this out is proving to be...exhausting. If it can happen to me, it can happen to you."

Bennet went on to remind her followers to wear a mask and continue to social distance.

It goes without saying that we're sending our best wishes to the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star, and hoping she has a speedy recovery. As for those of you reading this, stay safe as we head into 2021!

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The actor followed that with a series of vague follow-up comments, though things soon devolved into something of a back-and-forth between Fisher and Warner Bros. An official investigation was launched, the Cyborg actor received support from Jason Momoa and Gal Gadot, and it's since been concluded...in a rather unsatisfying manner, if we're being totally honest.

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Director Andy Muschietti stole the show with some big reveals for The Flash, confirming that Barry Allen will receive a new, streamlined costume from Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne. A second piece of concept art showed the Fastest Man Alive teaming up with Michael Keaton's original big screen Batman, and it was announced that the hero is about to take a trip through the Multiverse!

This is seriously exciting, and you can see both pieces of concept art by clicking here.

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After he re-imagined the wall-crawler for Marvel Studios, it's hard to think of anyone better suited than Watts to do the same for Marvel's First Family, and this team's big screen return is long overdue.

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We've since been treated to a trailer, the news that it will release in four parts, and even reshoots that have seen the likes of Jared Leto and Joe Manganiello agree to reprise their roles as The Joker and Deathstroke. Needless to say, we have a feeling this one is going to be epic.

Find that original announcement about the "Snyder Cut" of Justice League by clicking here.

1. Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Passes Away

We wish, more than anything, that this piece of news wasn't on this list. At the end of August, it was confirmed by Chadwick Boseman's family that the Black Panther star had passed away after a four-year, secret battle with cancer. This sent shock waves across the globe, and the tributes flooded in.

It's since been confirmed that Marvel Studios and Ryan Coogler are moving forward with Black Panther 2, but T'Challa won't be recast. Instead, it appears another character will take over the Black Panther mantle, and that makes sense because it's hard to imagine anyone ever being able to top Boseman's work.

You can read our tribute to Boseman by clicking here. Rest in Power, King.

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AnthonyVonGeek - 1/1/2021, 2:04 PM

Wishing her and her family and anyone with Covid a speedy recovery.
A tattoo mentor of mine just passed away from Covid, please stay safe everyone.

Kumkani - 1/1/2021, 2:07 PM

I really hope she recovers

InfinitePunches - 1/1/2021, 2:18 PM

@Kumkani - Pretty much everyone under 70 turns out fine. It really does suck though. I hadn't been sick like that in years.

Kyos - 1/1/2021, 2:07 PM

Wishing her and her family a full recovery, and also everyone else who is affected by the virus.

dracula - 1/1/2021, 2:10 PM

I mentioned this is a comment section yesterday, but hey might as well get the first bad news of 2021 out of the way quickly

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