Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels His Forthcoming Texas Comedy Shows

Dave Chappelle. Dave Chappellehas tested positive forCOVID-19. A rep for the 47-year-old comedian confirmed the news to PEOPLE on Friday, detailing that Chappelle later made the decision tocancel all of his upcoming showsin Austin, Texas, following his positive diagnosis. Chappelle previously performed for what was the first of five scheduled shows on Wednesday evening at the locale’s Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater, according to the rep’s statement. The remaining shows for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday have been canceled and “ticket holders should contact their point of purchase for refunds,” Chappelle’s rep said.

Dave Chappelle to Executive Produce 4 Comedy Specials for Netflix Following 'The Closer' Criticism

Dave Chappelle. The first comedian to be featured will beEarthquakefor his special,Earthquake: Legendary.That special will premiere on the platform on Feb. 28. A second episode, which will feature comedianDonnell Rawlings, has yet to receive a release date. The other two comics, who “have been in the comedy game for over 30 years,” per Netflix, have yet to be announced. “I’ve been doing this a long time and comedians like Quake and Donnell are not only friends but have inspired my own career.

Dave Chappelle to Receive Mark Twain Prize for Humor at the Kennedy Center in October

Dave Chappelleis getting a big honor.The longtime comedian will be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in October at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.Chappelle, 45, will become the 22nd person to receive the award, joining fellow comedians like Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell,Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, David Letterman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who received the honor last year.“Dave is the embodiment of Mark Twain’s observation that ‘against the assault of humor, nothing can stand.

Dave Chappelle's Accused Attacker Charged with Attempted Murder for Allegedly Stabbing Roommate

Photo: Shutterstock The man who allegedly attackedDave Chappelleonstage during his set at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival earlier in May is facing an attempted murder charge unrelated to the comedy fest fiasco. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Thursday that his office has filed an attempted murder charge against Isaiah Lee for allegedly stabbing his roommate in December. Isaiah Lee, 23, faces one count of attempted murder, according to anews releasefrom Gascón.

Dave Chappelle's Netflix Special 'The Closer' Sparks Backlash from the LGBTQ+ Community

Dave Chappelle.Photo: Netflix Dave Chappelleis facing backlash for controversial remarks made in his newest comedy special. In Netflix’sThe Closer,which premiered on Tuesday, the 48-year-old comedian continued to make jokes directed at the LGBTQ+ community — specifically the trans community — with references to his past dust-ups for similar humor in his previous standup acts. One passage in particular caused a variety ofstrong reactionson Twitter. “Gender is a fact. Every human being in this room, every human being on earth, had to pass through the legs of a woman to be on earth.