It's So Little To Ask… Just Wear A Mask

American Richard Rose, a 37-year-old from Ohio, should be the most famous person you’ve never heard of.

- Polly Hudson

A prolific social media user, on April 28 he posted a defiant message: “Let me make this clear. I’m not buying a f***ing mask. I’ve made it this far by not buying into that damn hype.”

Richard was then very much business as usual, checking in on Facebook at bars and restaurants.

At the beginning of July, the former soldier gave an update: “I’ve been very sick the past few days. Symptoms of Covid-19. This morning I finally got swabbed.

“I should know soon what the results are. I just want to feel good again!”

Then came: “Well. I ’m officially under quarantine for the next 14 days. I just tested positive for COVID-19. Sucks because I had just started a new job.” The next day he reported to his followers: “This covid s**t sucks! I’m so out of breath just sitting here.”

The next post on his social media is his obituary.