SNL star Michael Che to pay rent for all tenants in late grandmother’s apartment building after she dies of coronavirus
SATURDAY Night Live star Michael Che is channeling his “hurt and anger” over losing his grandmother to coronavirus into good by pledging to pay rent for her neighbors.
The comedian, 36, called up on NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, NY Governor and Sean “Diddy” Combs to help, as well.
Earlier this month, Michael penned an open letter about , and Wednesday night he revealed he’ll be paying rent for tenants in her honor.
He said: “It’s crazy to me that residents of public housing are still expected to pay their rent when so many can’t even work.
“Obviously, I can’t offer much help by myself. But in the spirit and memory of my late grandmother, I’m paying one month’s rent for all 160 apartments in the NYCHA building she lived in.
The SNL star added: “I know that’s just a drop in the bucket. So I really hope the city has a better plan for debt forgiveness for all the people in public housing, AT THE VERY LEAST.
“PS De Blasio! Cuomo! Diddy! Let’s fix this! Page me!”
When Michael first shared the news about his loved one a couple of weeks ago, he’d deleted everything off of his Instagram except for his “open letter.”
He wrote: “Hi. I’m Michael Che, from TV. Last night my grandmother passed away from the.
“I’m doing ok, considering. I’m obviously very hurt and angry that she had to go through all that pain alone.
“But I’m also happy that she’s not in pain anymore. And I also feel guilty for feeling happy.
“Basically the whole gamut of complex feelings everybody else has losing someone very close and special. I’m not unique. But it’s still scary.”
The post, which was written across nine photos, detailed Michael’s anger over the situation and his confusion over the pandemic.
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He continued: “I don’t know if I’ll lose someone else to this virus. I don’t even know if I’ll be lost to this virus…I’m just frustrated.”
Fellow comedian shared her sympathies on the post, commenting: “I’m so sorry honey.”
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