Singer Taylor Swift surprises some fans with cash who lost income due to virus

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

Taylor swift is helping fill the blank space where incomes have gone for several of her fans.

Some have gotten thousands of dollars from the "Lover” and "1989” hit maker. One fan, Holly Turner, got a cash infusion from swift after the freelance music photographer and graphic designer wrote on Tumblr that her livelihood was threatened and she was considering whether to leave New York City.

Swift sent $3,000 and wrote, "Holly, you've always been there for me. I want to be there for you right now. I hope this helps. Love, Taylor.”

Turner was understandably shocked. Swift "literally single-handedly saved my ability to stay here. I cannot even believe my eyes right now,” Turner wrote.

Swift also sent $3,000 to another fan who was stressed about bills piling up, prompting this response from the grateful recipient: "This beautiful magical unbelievable human. I don’t even know where to begin.”

Associated Press