Alvin Ailey
Date of death: Dec. 1, 1989
This dancer and choreographer was responsible for one of the most popular modern dance performances, Alvin Ailey revelations. Alvin Ailey age of 58, Alvin Ailey revelations.
Arthur Ashe
Date of death: Feb. 6, 1993
The social activist and top athlete Arthur Ashe tennis player finished the final pages of his memoir Arthur Ashe memoir +days of grace less than one week before his death. Arthur Ashe contracted hiv through blood transfusion, Arthur Ashe age of 49.
Howard Ashman
Date of death: March 14, 1991
The notable award-winning lyricist Howard Ashman awards penned magical tunes that brought an Agrabah thief Aladdin disney movie and a sea-dwelling creature the little mermaid disney movie to life. Howard Ashman age of 40, Howard Sings Ashman be our guest.
Isaac Asimov
Date of death: April 6, 1992
The prolific writer best known for fantasy and science fiction battled a common fear Isaac Asimov afraid of flying, but he relished a state of being that brings fear to most Isaac Asimov claustrophile. Isaac Asimov blood transfusion, Isaac Asimov age of 72, Isaac Asimov books.
Amanda Blake
Date of death: Aug. 16, 1989
The red-haired actress was best known for her role as a saloon proprietor on a Western drama television series gun smoke tv series. Amanda Blake age of 60, gunsmoke miss kitty.
Gia Carangi
Date of death: Nov. 18, 1986
This model's short life was portrayed by an award-winning actress in the late '90s Gia Angelina Jolie. Gia Carangi age of 26, Gia Carangi Last Photo Shoot.
Esteban de Jesús
Date of death: May 11, 1989
A traffic dispute that turned tragic Esteban De Jesus Roberto Cintron Gonzalez resulted in a life in prison sentence for this boxing champ, closing the books on his career. Esteban De Jesus age of 37.
Eazy E
Date of death: March 26, 1995
The "Godfather of Gangsta Rap" and co-founder of one of the most controversial musical groups N.W.A. was able to make amends with former group members Why did N.W.A. break up before his death. Eazy E age of 31, Eazy E last words to fans.
Perry Ellis
Date of death: May 30, 1986
This designer employed many well-knowns, including a designer/TV presenter Isaac Mizrahi and an Oscar-nominated film director tom ford, in the early parts of their careers. Perry Ellis age 46, Perry Ellis products and designs.
Keith Haring
Date of death: Feb. 16, 1990
The city culture inspired this artist whose work has been featured on tour by a material girl Madonna and an Irish rock band U2. Keith Haring age of 31, Keith Haring art.
Rock Hudson
Date of death: Oct. 2, 1985
This heartthrob and leading man is considered by most to be the first major celebrity to succumb to the virus. Rock Hudson age of 59, videos of rock Hudson movies.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Tested positive for HIV: 1991
The retired professional baller Los Angeles Lakers and five-time NBA champion has out-lived most his diagnosis magic Johnson living with HIV who've contracted the virus. Magic Johnson living with HIV.
Liberace
Date of death: Feb. 4, 1987
The one-time world's highest paid entertainer Liberace music infused eccentricity into his life both on and off the stage. Liberace age of 67, Liberace performance.
Greg Louganis
Tested positive for HIV: 1988
This American Olympian Olympic diver Greg Louganis is the only male in history to sweep his event in consecutive Olympic Games. Olympic diver greg louganis hits head on diving board.
Robert Mapplethorpe
Date of death: March 9, 1989
The controversial artist's print of a famous visual pop artist Andy Warhol was auctioned Robert Mapplethorpe photo of Andy Warhol auction +643,200, making it one of the most expensive photographs ever sold. Robert Mapplethorpe age of 42, images of Robert Mapplethorpe photos.
Freddie Mercury
Date of death: Nov. 24, 1991
The rock group front man, his group queen, is remembered for his flashy stage persona and four-octave range. Freddie Mercury age of 45.
Rudolf Nureyev
Date of death: Jan. 6, 1993
This performing artist, his profession Rudolf Nureyev dancer, was instrumental in transforming the position of male performers from supporting to leading roles. Rudolf Nureyev age of 54, Rudolf Nureyev performances.
Anthony Perkins
Date of death: Sept. 12, 1992
His portrayal of a murderous motel owner with mommy issues film Psycho sent chills down the spines of many. Anthony Perkins age of 60, Anthony Perkins wife berry berenson +9-11.
Robert Reed
Date of death: May 12, 1992
While the television dad of a popular blended family the Brady bunch wasn't too pleased with his role, he had a genuine love for his co-stars Brady bunch cast members. Robert Reed age.
Tim Richmond
Date of death: Aug. 13, 1989
This ladies man lived, worked and played in the fast lane profession Tim Richmond nascar +race car driver. Tim Richmond age 34, Tim Richmond espn documentary.
Max Robinson
Date of death: Dec. 20, 1988
This first African-American to anchor network news in the US for show ABC News World News Tonight was a co-founder of a renowned national organization national association of black journalists. Max Robinson age of 49, Max Robinson anchor.
Howard Rollins
Date of death: Dec. 8, 1996
The accomplished actor's legal problems resulted in his firing from a popular detective series in the heat of the night tv series where he co-starred alongside a multiple award-winning television actor Caroll O'Connor. Howard Rollins age of 46.
Randy Shilts
Date of death: Feb. 17, 1994
When the gutsy journalist and author accepted position at a California newspaper San Francisco Chronicle, he became the first openly gay reporter to write about gay issues in the American mainstream press. Randy Shilts age of 42, Randy Shilts books.
Jerry Smith
Date of death: Oct. 15, 1986
The NFL player Jerry Smith Washington redskins was the first former professional athlete to die of AIDS. Jerry Smith football player age 43, Jerry Smith Dave Kopay affair.
Sylvester
Date of death: Dec. 16, 1988
Known as the "Queen of Disco," the singer-songwriter his music Sylvester wowed audiences with his androgynistic sense of style. Sylvester singer age of 41.
Pedro Zamora
Date of death: Nov. 11, 1994
His appearance on a groundbreaking reality show The real world was praised by a US president bill clinton talks about pedro zamora for humanizing those living with the virus. Pedro Zamora age of 22.
