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Rupert Grint, Harry Potter's Friend Ron Weasley, had Swine Flu

by amyjudd | July 4, 2009 at 10:33 am

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Rupert Grint, who plays Harry Potter's faithful sidekick Ron Weasley in the movie frandchise, had a mild case of swine flu, and although he is alright now, he had to rest for a couple of days and not be around others.

He has now returned to the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He will also be attending the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in London on Tuesday July 7th.

"He has now recovered and is looking forward to joining his fellow cast members," his publicist said.

She said that Grint's doctor had confirmed the 20-year-old actor had recovered and was no longer contagious or at risk of infecting others.

"Other scenes were shot in his absence which did not require his involvement and thus filming was not disrupted," she added.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has a UK release date of July 15.

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Babel-Fish

at 16:59 on July 4th, 2009

I have a cold, so what? lol

Elizabeth (a.k.a) etbcatz87 (not verified)

at 11:27 on July 5th, 2009

this is my video right there, just so you know. if u don't believe me check out on youtube, and you'll know.and i hope Rupert is doing great now.

Rosie

at 12:16 on July 15th, 2009

Amy, that ws so funny although, I realize that you are serious. I can't imagine this Swine flu affecting some movie star!! Did this movie release in other countries first??