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Game of Thrones' Kristofer Hivju Fully Recovers From Coronavirus

Kristofer Hivju, who is best known for playing Tormund on Game of Thrones, has fully recovered from COVID-19 aka Coronavirus.

The 41-year-old actor announced that him and his wife had beat the virus.

“Hi! We are fully recovered and in good health after I was infected by the [Coronavirus], and most likely my wife @grymolvaerhivju,” he posted on Instagram. “After several weeks inn quarantine, and also a couple more indoors after being free of all symptoms, we are finally safe and sound. We were lucky to only have mild symptoms of the Covid 19. We send our love and thoughts to all of the people where the virus has hit much harder, and to everyone who has lost their loved ones due to the Cornonavirus. Thank you for all of your support, and please remember to stay vigilant and keep your distance, wash your hands, and most of all ; take care of each other in this strange time. Lots of love from us❤️🙌🏻 #takecare.”

We’re so happy to hear this news, and we’re wishing the family the best.

Fans Want Kristofer Hivju (aka Tormund) to Drink Giant's Milk to Cure Coronavirus

Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju revealed to the world on Monday (March 16) that he tested positive for coronavirus and fans have been suggesting what he should do to cure the virus.

The 41-year-old actor played the role of Tormund Giantsbane on the hit HBO series and in the show’s final season, he opened up about how he got that name.

“I killed a giant when I was 10. Then I climbed right into bed with his wife. When she woke up, you know what she did? Suckled me at her teat for three months. Thought I was her baby. That’s how I got so strong: giant’s milk,” Tormund said on the show.

Now, fans want Kristofer to drink giant’s milk to help cure the virus!

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Game of Thrones' Kristofer Hivju Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Kristofer Hivju, best known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane on the HBO series Game of Thrones, has announced that he tested positive for coronavirus.

The 41-year-old actor has been working on the second season of the Netflix series The Witcher and production has now been shut down. The company announced that they will be doing a “deep cleaning and disinfection” of the set following the diagnosis.

Kristofer says that he is only experiencing mild symptoms and that he will be self-isolating at home with his family “for as long as it takes.”

“Greetings from Norway!” he said Instagram. “Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. My family and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health — I only have mild symptoms of a cold. There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely careful; wash your hands, keep 1,5 meters distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading. Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy! Please visit your country’s Center for Disease Control’s website, and follow the regulations for staying safe and protecting not just yourselves, but our entire community, and especially those at risk like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions.”

We’re wishing Kristofer a speedy recovery! See a list of all the other celebrities who have revealed they tested positive for coronavirus as well.

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Will Ferrell & Julia Louis-Dreyfus Team Up for 'Downhill' Sundance Film Festival Premiere!

Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus happily strike a pose together while hitting the carpet at the premiere of their film Downhill held during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival at the Eccles Center Theatre on Sunday (January 26) in Park City, Utah.

The 52-year-old actor and the 59-year-old actress were joined at the event by their co-stars Zach Woods, Zoë Chao, Miranda Otto and Kristofer Hivju.

Will Ferrell was also accompanied by his wife Viveca Paulin who came out to show her support.

Here’s the film’s synopsis: Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives and how they feel about each other – Watch the trailer here!

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Peter Dinklage Wins First (& Final) SAG Award for 'Game of Thrones'

Peter Dinklage appears on stage to accept his award at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday (January 19) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The 50-year-old actor won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Game of Thrones!

This is Peter‘s first SAG win for Game of Thrones and the first time that the show has won a SAG Award other than one in the Stunt Ensemble category. The series was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series tonight as well, but the award went to The Crown.

Other cast members in attendance included Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, John Bradley, Alfie Allen, Liam Cunningham, Kristofer Hivju, and Ben Crompton, who are all pictured inside. More stars there were Sophie Turner, Gwendoline Christie, and Nathalie Emmanuel.

FYI: Alfie is wearing Ermenegildo Zegna XXX.

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Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, & Tyrese Gibson Bring the Heat at 'Fate of the Furious' Premiere

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looked sharp in his Ray-Bans and leather jacket at the premiere of his upcoming movie The Fate of the Furious!

The 44-year-old actor hit the black carpet for the event held at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday (April 8) in New York City.

He was joined by his co-stars Vin Diesel, also rocking a leather jacket, and Tyrese Gibson, looking handsome in a tux.

Other men from the film who stepped out for the big night included Scott Eastwood, Ludacris, Kurt Russell, Kristofer Hivju, his wife Gry Molvaer Hivju, and director F. Gary Gray. G-Eazy and Kehlani also showed up to offer their support.

“What an amazing premiere!” Vin shared on Instagram. “All love.” ICYMI, he recently addressed rumors that he was feuding with Dwayne.

Watch a live stream from the carpet if you missed it, and don’t miss The Fate of the Furious when it hits theaters on April 14!

FYI: Scott is wearing a Fay jacket.

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