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HIV/AIDS Celebrity Cases Assignment
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HIV/AIDS Celebrity Cases
Choose two of the following celebrities who been infected with HIV (one from the blue section and one from the red section). Research this celebrity and find out the following information on them.
*** Answer the following questions thoroughly and in complete sentences. One-sentence answers will not be acceptable.
· Background of this individual. (Include a picture)
· What is this individual known for? Why are the famous? How did they become famous?
· How did this individual become infected with HIV? Were they diagnosed with AIDS?
· At what point in their life did they become infected with HIV?
· Did this individual publicly announce their infection?
· Is the individual still alive? If so what are they doing now? If not when and how did they die?
Gia Carangi
Gia was a world-famous fashion model in the '70s and '80s. She was among the most sought-after models of her time and graced the cover of such magazines as Vogue and Cosmopolitan.
Pedro Zamora
Pedro Zamora gained fame as a cast member on the third season of MTV's The Real World in 1994.
Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey was a renowned choreographer and a major force in modern dance beginning in the 1950s.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis is an Olympic diver who won multiple gold medals in the '80s. He was one of the most recognizable faces in American sports during that decade
Robert Reed
Robert Reed portrayed perhaps the most beloved father in the history of U.S. television. As Mike Brady on The Brady Bunch, he was the head of a highly traditional household
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins was a film and stage actor who will always be remembered for his unforgettable turn as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
Liberace
Liberace was a pianist and entertainer who became a worldwide icon in the '50s. He appeared in films and television shows, and released numerous albums. He was the highest paid entertainer in the world for over a decade and was known for his opulent lifestyle.
Arthur Ashe
As the first African-American man to win a Grand Slam title, Arthur Ashe broke down the color barrier in tennis. An accomplished champion and Hall of Famer
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was one of the most prolific authors of all time, best known for his science fiction novels and short stories.
Elizabeth Glaser
Though she was not a celebrity in the traditional sense, Elizabeth Glaser gained fame and notoriety through her tremendous efforts to fight this disease.
Eric "Eazy-E" Wright
Eazy-E was a rap legend and co-founder of the influential group N.W.A., along with Dr. Dre and Ice Cube.
Keith Haring
Keith Haring was an iconic artist who rose to prominence during the '80s. He was best known for his street murals and cartoonish figures.
Freddie Mercury
As the lead singer of Queen, one of the top-selling rock bands of all time, Freddie Mercury was among the most recognizable faces of the '70s.
Rock Hudson
One of the most beloved movie stars of the '50s and '60s, Rock Hudson's AIDS-related death in late 1985 was a shock to the world.
Esteban De Jesus
A former lightweight boxing champion best known for his trilogy of fights with Roberto Duran