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7 Famous Celebrities Who Died From HIV/ AIDS

AIDS is one disease, whose cure has not been found yet. Various campaigns and education are dedicated to educating people on the prevention of AIDS. Despite so much effort, people still end up with this deadly disease. Not only common people, even popular celebrities have also lost their lives after suffering from HIV/AIDS. Scroll down to check out the list of these 7 famous celebrities who suffered from HIV/AIDS.  The last name is of an Indian celebrity, which will shock you even more.

1. Gia Carangi

7 Famous Celebrities Who Died From HIV/ AIDS

Gia Carangi was a top American model, who has worked for several top brands including Levi, Maybelline, and Giorgio Armani. She got addicted to heroin. She was then tested positive for HIV virus and succumbed to death at the young age of 26.

2. Rock Hudson

7 Famous Celebrities Who Died From HIV/ AIDS
7 Famous Celebrities Who Died From HIV/ AIDS

Acclaimed actor was infected by HIV virus due to an infected blood transfusion when he was undergoing heart bypass surgery. He died at the age of 60.

3. Ricky Wilson

7 Famous Celebrities Who Died From HIV/ AIDS
7 Famous Celebrities Who Died From HIV/ AIDS

Ricky Wilson was a member of popular band B52. The musician was the guitarist for the band. After getting diagnosed with AIDS, he fought for his life for two years but couldn’t beat the odd and ultimately died at the age of 32.

4. Pedro Pablo Zamora

He received lost of praise from everyone including then US president Bill Clinton for coming out in public about his sexual orientation. He died at the age of 22 due to AIDS.

5. Brad Davis

He is best known for his work in the movies like Midnight Express. He was diagnosed with AIDS in 1985, but he kept the news hidden for quite some time. However, before his death, he published his autobiography and revealed that he kept his illness under rape for the sake of his family. Even after his illness, he kept taking drugs.  After a drug overdose, he was rushed to the hospital, where he decided to bid adieu to the world in presence of his family and friends. He opted for Euthanasia on 8th September 1991.

6. Timothy Patrick Murphy

He was an American actor, who was allegedly dating Brad Davis. It is reported that he might have caught HIV infection from him. He died at the age of 29 due to AIDS.

7. Nisha Noor

Nisha Noor was a south Indian actress, who is best known for her role in the movie Kalyan Agathigal. The actress was allegedly forced into prostitution by producers and later she was diagnosed with AIDS. She died as an unknown person.

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