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Tim Allen sends best wishes to 'Toy Story' co-star Tom Hanks following coronavirus diagnosis

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - JUNE 08: In this Handout provided by Disney Resorts, Stars from DisneyPixars Toy Story 4 Woody (in costume), Tom Hanks (2nd-L), Tim Allen (2nd-R) and Buzz Lightyear (in costume) appear with characters from the film inside Toy Story Land at Disneys Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort on June 8, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Resorts via Getty Images)
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen inside Toy Story Land at Disneys Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort, 2019. (Matt Stroshane/Disney Resorts via Getty Images)

Tom Hanks's Toy Story co-star Tim Allen has joked that he should have made him wear Buzz Lightyear's space suits for protection from coronavirus.

Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson revealed they have both contracted the virus, and Allen was among the stars reacting to the news.

Allen, who plays Buzz Lightyear in the animated film series opposite Hanks as Woody, tweeted a picture of his character and said: "Woody, I should have made you two wear my space suits!

"You and Rita rest and get well!"

Hanks's son Colin thanked his followers for their support after the announcement.

"We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from everyone," the actor wrote on Twitter.

"My parents are receiving excellent care in Australia and are doing well (and in good spirits) given the circumstances.

"Despite the fact that I'm in LA and haven't seen them in over three weeks, we have been in constant contact and am confident that they will make a full recovery."

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: (L-R) Samantha Bryant, Colin Hanks, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Ann Hanks, Chet Hanks, and Truman Theodore Hanks attend the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: (L-R) Samantha Bryant, Colin Hanks, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Ann Hanks, Chet Hanks, and Truman Theodore Hanks attend the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Hanks and his wife both tested positive for coronavirus while in Australia, where he is filming an upcoming Elvis Presley biopic.

Their son Chet also said his parents are "fine" in the wake of their coronavirus diagnosis.

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Chet shared a video message to his Instagram followers detailing how he had communicated with his parents, telling fans he didn't think "it's anything to be too worried about".

Mia Farrow wished both Hanks and Wilson "big love" and a "speedy recovery", while Julia Louis-Dreyfus tweeted: "Love and get well soon and come home soon to you and @RitaWilson."

Ellen DeGeneres tweeted: "Wishing you both a speedy recovery, and sending lots of love."

Tom Hanks, left, and Rita Wilson arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Tom Hanks, left, and Rita Wilson arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

American comedian and actress Whitney Cummings joked: "I mean Tom Hanks is who would play the guy in the movie about Coronavirus."

She added in another tweet: "It's like it picked the celebrity we cared the most about to make a point."

Actress Jameela Jamil praised Hanks for the announcement he made on social media.

She tweeted: "A calm and sensibly informative note from the man I wish was president.

"Hope they feel better soon, and glad they are in good, sanitized hands #Hanks2024."

American radio personality and TV presenter Charlamagne Tha God criticised the public for not taking the Covid-19 outbreak seriously enough until the Hollywood stars were diagnosed and the NBA season was suspended.

Tim Allen, at left, and Tom Hanks arrive at the world premiere of Toy Story 3 on Sunday June 13, 2010 at The El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Tim Allen, at left, and Tom Hanks arrive at the world premiere of Toy Story 3 on Sunday June 13, 2010 at The El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)

He tweeted: "115,000 Coronavirus cases worldwide. 4,200 people killed and some Americans didn't think shit was real until Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, and the NBA were hit with it.

"Start using your own brain and stop waiting until celebrities are impacted to take things serious."

Hanks announced the news of their diagnosis on Twitter.

The 63-year-old Oscar-winner said he felt like he had a cold, while Wilson, also 63, suffered from chills.

In a statement, he added: "Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks' will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?

"We'll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves!"