World AIDS Day: Honouring celebrities who fought HIV/AIDS

World aids Day 2022

December 1 is designated as World AIDS Day. It is observed around the world to promote unity in the fight against HIV, to show support for individuals who are infected, and to honour those who have died from the disease.

Billy Porter

Billy Porter, an actor, disclosed in 2021 that he had had HIV for 14 years and decided to come forward now in order to rid himself of that guilt in peace.

Charlie Sheen

Four years after receiving his initial diagnosis, in November 2015, Charlie Sheen made his HIV status public.

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury, the iconic frontman for Queen, passed away from AIDS at the age of 45. Due to the stigma associated with the condition at the time, he kept his diagnosis a secret. Just hours before his sad demise on November 24, 1991, he revealed it.

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis, an Olympic diver, discovered he had HIV six months before the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He was accused of putting other divers in danger of contracting HIV, which led to a number of difficulties.

Magic Johnson

When he revealed his HIV diagnosis three decades ago, NBA great Magic Johnson shocked everyone at a time when people tended to shun discussions about HIV/AIDS. Johnson now tries to live a healthy life and spread information about HIV and AIDS.