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William769

(59,147 posts) Thu Jul 25, 2013, 11:43 AM Jul 2013

28 years ago today Rock Hudson's announcement changed the world. [View all]

That may not mean much to a lot of people but it was a turning point for the AIDS epidemic.

Before Rock Hudson's death there were no viable treatment to fight this horrible disease Thats why he went to France looking for treatment. It was there he came out publicly that he had AIDS. He died less than 3 months later but he set in motion to get life saving drugs in America. For that I thank you and may you rest in peace.

ETA: Changed headline and his date of death is October 2, 1985. I apologize for messing up & posting before fact checking.

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28 years ago today Rock Hudson's announcement changed the world. [View all] William769 Jul 2013 OP

Hard to believe it's been that long ago. I adored Rock Hudson as did sinkingfeeling Jul 2013 #1

RIP bigwillq Jul 2013 #2

k&r... spanone Jul 2013 #3

Where I grew up, that tragic story was treated as a source of humor geek tragedy Jul 2013 #4

Was the same way where I lived. William769 Jul 2013 #5

I wish I had been mature and compassionate enough to be horrified. geek tragedy Jul 2013 #6

I was in my early 20's and Gay (I was in MIami). William769 Jul 2013 #8

The indiscretions of youth--I thought Braveheart was a good film when it came out nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #10

That disease literaly destroyed him. MicaelS Jul 2013 #7

I had the biggest crush on him when I was a kid William769 Jul 2013 #11

The older I get, the more I understand the risk, courage and importance of his announcement. Brickbat Jul 2013 #9

It's one way to make sure history never repeats itself. William769 Jul 2013 #12