Coronavirus: More celebrities say thank you to NHS staff for their work during pandemic
Written by News on 10/04/2020
Celebrities have shared more messages of thanks to NHS staff working in the fight against coronavirus.
Stars including Billie Eilish, Gary Barlow and Olivia Colman showed their support for those who are on the frontline of the battle against the pandemic.
The short compilation video was shared across NHS England and NHS Improvement Twitter and Facebook accounts to coincide with Thursday’s Clap For Our Carers applause.
Many celebrities have been showing their appreciation for health and emergency workers on social media over the last few weeks of lockdown, as the COVID-19 spreads around the world.
In the video, Gary Barlow kicked off his thanks in the style of Take That’s 2006 comeback hit Patience.
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas filmed themselves in their bedroom, where the pair write most of their songs, saying: “Thank you for what you do. We love you”.
The Last Leg presenter Adam Hills said thank you with his daughter from his garden, with a homemade poster to tell the NHS “we love you”
Brassic actor Joe Gilgun gave a cheeky nod with his NHS thank you, a wooly-hatted Nick Frost said “thank you so much” and Celebrity Juice star Keith Lemon showed his appreciation from under the large brim of a sun hat.
Double act Ant and Dec, who filmed their last Saturday Night Takeaway from home this weekend, came together on the screen, despite being in lockdown in separate houses.
Naturally, they respected their traditional screen positions with Ant on the left and Dec on the right.
Stephen Fry, Cesc Fabregas, Hugh Grant Danny Dyer, Dame Julie Walters and Dame Joan Collins were among the other stars to make an appearance.
The video also included a clip from national clinical director for mental health in England, Claire Murdoch to express her gratitude.
She said: “We’ve been blown away by the many thanks, celebrations and videos recognising the dedication of our NHS staff. This week, we’re delighted to show you more.”
Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman concluded the video, telling NHS staff: “All across the country, people want you to know how incredible you are and how grateful we are.
“You are an amazing army of brave, wonderful people. Thank you.”
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Kylie Minogue, David Beckham, Stormzy and Ricky Gervais were among those showing solidarity with front line staff in the first video released last week.
Thursday evenings have now become a time to Clap For Our Carers, with thousands taking to their doorsteps, gardens and balconies to show their appreciation for NHS workers in unison at 8pm.
The shared event has been branded #ThankyouThursday on Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
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