Yacht-rock icon Christopher Cross has become the latest celebrity to open up about his coronavirus diagnosis, telling CBS Sunday Morning in a new interview that he nearly died from complications related to the virus. Cross explained that he contracted COVID-19 while traveling to Mexico City with his girlfriend in April, and the couple experienced symptoms for about three weeks upon their return. When Cross did a supermarket trip at the three-week mark, he collapsed when he returned home. He was soon diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which caused his body to attack his nerves. “There was some, you know, come-to-Jesus moments or whatever, where I was looking for any help I could get to get out of this thing, because I wasn’t sure,†Cross said. “It was the worst ten days of my life. I couldn’t walk, could barely move. It was certainly the darkest of times for me, you know? It really was touch-and-go, and tough.â€
Cross explained that, following his temporary paralysis and stay in an intensive care unit, he now requires a cane to move around. He also fears that his memory will remain “foggy†and his pre-coronavirus singing voice won’t return. “I’m not a big celebrity, but it’s important for people to know you can get this disease,†Cross concluded. “And so, I felt it was sort of my obligation to share with people: ‘Look, this is a big deal. Like, you’ve got to wear your mask. You’ve got to take care of each other. Because, you know, this could happen to you.’†We hope he sails forward to a smooth recovery.