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But things became even more challenging for the family when the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. Shaw, who was employed as an actor in Los Angeles, watched as the entertainment industry came to a halt and production was shut down, with little to no opportunities available.
He also worked at two different restaurants but lost one job when COVID-19 forced the restaurant to close and later had his hours significantly reduced at the other gig. Shaw was in a bit of a daze for about three months, Heather says. It was just very hard news to take.