As Ellen DeGeneres’ iconic talk show wrapped up after 19 seasons, fans have been reflecting on her career, filled with both highs and lows. In recent years, however, the 64-year-old comedian and TV host has been in the headlines for more than just her show. Ellen shared a surprising personal health update after contracting COVID-19, revealing she experienced intense back pain—something she had no idea could be a symptom.
After stepping away from the spotlight amidst allegations of a toxic workplace environment on her show, Ellen shifted her focus to one of her passions: animal conservation. She completed a major project, The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda, which had been a dream of hers for many years. But while Ellen was focusing on her new pursuits, she contracted COVID-19 in December 2020, during the peak of the pandemic.
Ellen took to social media to update her followers about her condition. Despite following all the necessary precautions, she still caught the virus, which was a shock in itself. However, what surprised her the most was the severe back pain she endured, a symptom she didn’t realize was associated with COVID-19.
