Celebrities & HIV/AIDS

Whitney: A Retrospective! 1963-2012 -- A Blog Entry by Rae Lewis-Thornton (February 12, 2012)
"I never gave up on Whitney! I believed that she would find her inner strength and conquer her demon. I didn't rightly care if she ever sang again, I just wanted her to be OK, at peace. But I gotta be honest. No one was happier than me when she made her come back."
From The Body
Jamar Rogers: The Story Behind the Voice -- A Blog Entry by Robert Breining (February 10, 2012)
"If you watched The Voice this week then you were probably moved by Jamar Rogers' story and his talent. ... I admire Jamar for being who he is. Sometimes it takes us, people living with HIV, a long time to find self acceptance again. You see the reason I felt so connected to Jamar isn't only because he is HIV+. He is also a recovering addict, like myself. He is a true inspiration."
From The Body
Everyday Heroes: Wilson Cruz -- A Blog Entry by Brandon Lacy Campos (February 4, 2012)
"There is one person I have come across who is legitimately famous and who is not only really real and sweet but lives his life, his politics, and gives to his community in a way that goes way beyond cutting a check or posing for a PETA ad. ... I saw Wilson recently. Last week actually. I wanted to thank him for being a friend and an ally in that moment to someone he really didn't know."
From The Body
Yvette Nicole Brown: Building Community (January 21, 2012)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
MC Lyte: Hip-Hop Star and Actress (January 11, 2012)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
Bill Duke: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless (January 3, 2012)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
Liz Taylor's Jewels Sell for $115 Million (December 16, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Video: A Conversation With Rev. Charles King and Harmony Santana (December 5, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Bono Charms Lawmakers in Push for AIDS Programs Funding (December 2, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Be Like Movie Star Patricia Clarkson: Join Forces With Us for World AIDS Day (November 22, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Magic, HIV and Me: A Retrospective! Part Two: A Blog Entry by Rae Lewis-Thornton (November 11, 2011)
"So here Magic was telling the world he had HIV and I was hoarding my infection like it was my last dime. Just the thought of having to tell one more person was too much for me."
From The Body
Magic Johnson, Heterosexual Men and HIV: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (November 9, 2011)
"Magic stated that he contracted the disease from sex. At the time, Magic urgently wanted to stress that HIV doesn't discriminate. ... Somewhere along the way, that message fell on deaf ears."
From The Body
Magic, HIV and Me: A Retrospective! A Blog Entry by Rae Lewis-Thornton (November 8, 2011)
"As Magic had disclosed to the world, I was living in the shame of my disease and it was killing me quicker than the disease. My secret had taken on a life of its own."
From The Body
Rounding Up the Coverage on Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement Anniversary (November 8, 2011)
From The Body
Twenty Years Later, Magic Johnson Is "Living Proof" of Surviving HIV (November 7, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Will This Generation's Magic Johnson Please Stand Up? (November 3, 2011)
Twenty years after Magic Johnson disclosed his HIV status, we're starving for a straight, HIV-positive celebrity who can be this generation's role model. Our news editor Kellee Terrell asks: "What will it take for him to come forward?"
From The Body
20 Years of Magic: How One Man's HIV Disclosure Inspired Others (November 2, 2011)
From The Body
Fame and HIV: 15 of History's Biggest HIV-Positive Celebrities (October 12, 2011)
A slideshow of some of the most notable celebrities who are known to be living with or have died from HIV or AIDS.
From The Body
Raising Awareness to an Art Form (September/October 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Matthews Helps Fight Against AIDS in Wisconsin (September 30, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
That's What Friends Are For! A Blog Entry by Rae Lewis-Thornton (September 27, 2011)
"Monday with my IV medication in tote, I made my way to New York to participate in the Dionne Warwick That's What Friends Are For Town Hall Meeting. I was honored to have been asked to be a panelist. But I was most impressed that Ms. Warwick decided to celebrate 50 years in entertainment hosting a town hall meeting focusing on HIV/AIDS."
From The Body
Artists Support Global Fund Health Efforts (September 23, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Big Tigger's Ride for Life Connects D.C. to Prince George's County: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (August 16, 2011)
"The [motorcycle benefit] ride began in Prince George's County at the Bowie Baysox Stadium and extended 25 miles to United Medical Center (formerly known as Greater Southeast Hospital) in Southeast D.C. ... The focus on two locations for this year's ride was an idea that Big Tigger wanted to do to highlight the impact of this disease on both areas."
From The Body
Versus Documentary Tackles HIV, Homophobia, Race and the First Openly Gay Major League Baseball Player in Out. The Glenn Burke Story (August 4, 2011)
In Business Wire
TV Actor Gosselaar Hits the Road for AIDS Research (August 4, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Magic Johnson Wishes He Hadn't Retired Because of HIV (August 2, 2011)
In Los Angeles Times
Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin, New Faces of MAC's VIVA GLAM (July 25, 2011)
In Stylist.com
HGTV Star David Bromstad Wants You to "Know Yourself": A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (July 20, 2011)
"The Know Yourself: Get tested for HIV campaign kicked off yesterday with a special focus on members of the gay community who are at higher risk of HIV infection. Bromstad, winner of the first season of HGTV's Design Star and current host of Color Splash, will use his artistic ability to create a community inspired traveling mural to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS."
From The Body
Texas: Pageant Winner Tells HIV Story (July 15, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
10 Cultural Icons That We Have Lost to AIDS (July 14, 2011)
From Flavorwire
Singer George Michael to Host HIV/AIDS Fundraiser Concert (June 23, 2011)
From BBC News
The Denver Post Catches Up With Project Runway's Mondo Guerra (June 19, 2011)
In Denver Post
Gloria Reuben, Actor and AIDS Activist (June 17, 2011)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
Celebrities Walk the Red Carpet at amfAR's NY Inspiration Event [Slideshow] (June 15, 2011)
In International Business Times
Magic Johnson Is NOT Cured of HIV: A Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith (June 10, 2011)
"I also wanted to say to Magic Johnson to please speak out and tell people that you are not cured that you are still living a long and healthy life with the virus that causes AIDS. People need to know, Mr. Johnson, so they can keep protecting themselves."
From The Body
Elton John Urges Fla. Governor to Save HIV/AIDS Funding (June 1, 2011)
In Associated Press
AIDS Claimed Celebrity Victims, but Stars Lead Fight (May 31, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lisa Lampanelli vs. Westboro Baptist Church: Comedian Donates $50,000 to Gay Charity in Church's Name (May 23, 2011)
In The Huffington Post
Magic Johnson Opens Up to Newsweek About Living and Surviving With HIV (May 15, 2011)
In Newsweek
Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (March 24, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Taylor Was Early and Tireless AIDS/HIV Advocate (March 24, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Elizabeth Taylor, Actress and AIDS Activist, Dies at 79: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (March 23, 2011)
"The actress was best known for her movie roles such as 'Cleopatra' and for her multiple marriages. She was also known as a humanitarian which some might consider her most important role of all."
From The Body
Farewell, Elizabeth (March 23, 2011)
From MyFabulousDisease.com
In Loving Memory of Dame Elizabeth Taylor (March 23, 2011)
February 27, 1932–March 23, 2011
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
We Are Greater Than AIDS (March 7, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WNBA Star Candice Wiggins Takes on a New Mission (December 15, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
10th Annual Heroes in the Struggle (December 8, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Other Celebrities "Dying" for AIDS: A Blog Entry by Warren Tong (December 6, 2010)
From The Body
CNN's Roland Martin and Actor-Comedian Sinbad Host 10th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Gala Awards (November 17, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
2002 Heroes in the Struggle Award Recipient Rep. Diane Watson Hosts South African Singer and HIV/AIDS Activist Yvonne Chaka Chaka at Final Public Forum Before Retiring (November 2, 2010)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
Miss America: "Good Choices" Key (October 25, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Worlds Collide: Roberto Alomar and HIV (October 12, 2010)
From Journal Watch
Who's Gonna Stand Up to AIDS in America? A Blog Entry by Kellee Terrell (September 22, 2010)
"Stand Up to Cancer clocked in a record 18.3 million viewers and raised a whopping $80 million. And while I watched dozens of celebrities talk about the importance of finding a cure, a thought hit me. Where's the Stand Up to AIDS in America special?"
From The Body
Would President Wyclef Jean Make HIV/AIDS a Priority? (August 2, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Wisconsin: It's Not Just That "Gay" Disease (June 1, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Elton John Says Ryan White Turned His Life Around (April 30, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ohio: Stars Here to Publicize HIV Tests (April 23, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Black Hollywood Heads to Ohio in Fight Against AIDS (April 19, 2010)
Statewide celebrity tour urges Black community to get tested for HIV.
From Black AIDS Institute
Dixie Carter's Death and Her HIV/AIDS Prevention Legacy (April 11, 2010)
From MyFabulousDisease.com
AIDS Activists Use World Cup to Spread Their Message (April 9, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Austria: Whoopi Goldberg Guest Star at AIDS Charity Life Ball (March 30, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Elton John to Commemorate Life of Indiana AIDS Victim (March 26, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
More Celebs Join MAC Campaign (March 5, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Q&A: Regina King, Actor and AIDS Activist (March 1, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
Danny Glover's Labor of Love (February 22, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
Virginia Student Begins Reign as Miss America With Focus on AIDS Awareness (February 2, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alicia Keys' World AIDS Day Concert Reminds Fans to Fight HIV (December 3, 2009)
From The Body
Nobel Laureates Honor Annie Lennox (November 13, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Elton John: You're Too Gay and Old to Adopt an HIV-Positive Boy. Signed, Ukraine (September 14, 2009)
From The Body
Jay-Z Designs Arthur Ashe T-Shirt for Charity (September 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
amfAR Mourns the Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (August 26, 2009)
For people living with HIV/AIDS, a senate ally without equal.
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Annie Lennox: Singing Out Against HIV (August 26, 2009)
From The Body
Player With a Purpose; Minnesota Lynx Star Guard Candice Wiggins Scores Off-Court Points as an Advocate for Youth AIDS Education (June 12, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Singer Elton John Calls for Increased HIV/AIDS Education, Care (May 21, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Bid on Celebrity Memorabilia at LIFEbeat's 4th Annual Auction (December 2008)
The auction, which takes place on eBay until Dec. 11, features hundreds of rare and autographed items from stars in film, music, sports, television and theatre.
From eBay
Magic Johnson's Wife to Star in HIV Ads Directed by Spike Lee (July 6, 2008)
In Los Angeles Times
Florida: Alicia Keys Is On a Mission (May 23, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
France: Sharon Stone Raises $10 Million for AIDS Research (May 23, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Celebrities Flock to Vienna for Splashy AIDS Charity Gala (May 19, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NBA Player, Actor Join U.N. Campaign to Curb HIV Stigma, Discrimination in China (April 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
A Place Like This -- Chapter 9 (2007)
A long-time HIV activist recounts the one-night stand of a lifetime.
To read PDF, click here.
From Mark S. King
Actor, HIV/AIDS Advocate Richard Gere Says Media Is Crucial in Fighting Pandemic (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Actress Ashley Judd on Central American Tour to Educate Youth About AIDS (May 4, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NBA Players Take Basketball, HIV Education to Teens Throughout World (April 12, 2006)
From NBA.com
TIME magazine Names Bill and Melinda Gates, Bono "Persons of the Year" (December 19, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Actress Tea Leoni Visits Vietnam as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (October 7, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Actress Julia Ormond Working With Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS to Raise Awareness of Epidemic in Russia (September 23, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
A Conversation About HIV With Bill Clinton (PDF) (September 2005)
The former U.S. president talks about the work that's been done to prevent and treat HIV in Africa, Asia and Latin America -- and about the tremendous amount of work that remains.
In AIDS Patient Care and STDs
Former U.S. President Clinton in National Public Radio Interview Describes Motivations Behind HIV/AIDS Work (August 5, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton to Launch Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS, Other Global Issues (August 3, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
AIDS, Arts and Responsibilities: An Interview With Edmund White (August 2005)
White, a cofounder of Gay Men's Health Crisis, is widely considered one of the most prolific, articulate writers living with HIV.
To read PDF, click here.
In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Interview With Richard Gere at AIDS 2004 (July 14, 2004)
The actor/AIDS activist discusses the epidemic in India and his efforts to impact it; also available in PDF, RealPlayer video and Windows Media video
To read PDF, click here.
From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UNICEF, UNAIDS Appoint Jackie Chan United Nations Goodwill Ambassador (April 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
When McGann Loves a Woman (March 2004)
British actor Mark McGann talks about his recent public disclosure that his wife is HIV positive.
In Positive Nation
Canadian Diplomat Says Celebs Like Oprah Winfrey May Hold Key to AIDS Cure (January 26, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MTV to Broadcast Nelson Mandela 85th Birthday Special, Including Discussion of HIV/AIDS, Other Issues (July 18, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Robert F. Kennedy Daughter to Unveil AIDS Documentary (May 19, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nevada: Penn & Teller Lead Annual AIDS Walk (April 18, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Actor Danny Glover Filming Television Program on HIV/AIDS and Children in Trinidad (November 22, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hollywood Actor Richard Gere Wants Western Nations to Do More to Prevent AIDS in Asia (November 18, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fashion Designer Stars in New AIDS Awareness Ads (June 18, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention