Hiv

Celebrity Profiles

Jiggly Caliente (née Andrew Alvarez) was diagnosed with HIV, which is both a viral infection and a chronic condition that affects the immune system. She disclosed her status pu...

healthcare

Being HIV positive means that HIV has been detected in your body through a laboratory test. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks certain immune cells, but a diagnosis toda...

Status Updates

Scott Hamilton, the American figure skater and 1984 Olympic champion, is gay. He has been openly gay since the late 1990s and has spoken publicly about living with HIV, which he...

status

Ryan White died at age 18. He was born on December 6, 1971 and died on April 8, 1990. His death followed complications related to AIDS, which he acquired through a contaminated...

Health & Wellness

Magic Johnson announced his HIV diagnosis in 1991 and has remained a visible advocate and business leader ever since. With antiretroviral therapy (ART), routine care, and lifest...

Status Updates

Freddie Mercury died on November 24, 1991, at his home in Kensington, London. The immediate cause of death was bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS. He had been diagnosed wit...

Celebrity Profiles

Queen died on 24 November 1991 at age 45, primarily due to bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS-related complications, including a severely compromised immune system. His dea...

biography

This verified explainer presents the facts of Ryan White’s life, diagnosis, public impact, and legacy. It clarifies common questions, corrects widespread misperceptions, and l...

health-and-wellness

As of 2025, Charlie Sheen is living with HIV and remains on effective antiretroviral treatment. He announced his diagnosis in November 2011 and has maintained viral suppression...