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Is Jerry Smith still alive?
Deceased (1943–1986)
Jerry Smith/Living or Deceased
What happened to Jerry Smith?
Death. Smith died of AIDS at age 43 on October 15, 1986, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was the first former professional athlete to die of the disease.
What baseball player has AIDS?
Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award….Magic Johnson.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1979–1991, 1996, 1999–2000 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 32 |
When did Jerry Smith die?
October 15, 1986
Jerry Smith/Date of death
Who was the first hockey player to die of AIDS?
In 1985 De Jesús’ brother with whom he had shared needles, died of AIDS. After turning his life around Esteban suffered the same fate, and he died at the age of 37. 8 8. Bill Goldsworthy William (Bill) Goldsworthy was the first hockey player known to have AIDS.
Are there any baseball players that have HIV?
At least four women, including his estranged wife, have accused MLB Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar of being HIV positive and having unprotected sex with them. Though he’s never publicly admitted to having AIDS, you don’t pay someone $15 million to shut up about your AIDS unless you actually have it, right?
Who was the first athlete to come out as HIV positive?
Curry received a gold medal in the men’s singles at the 1976 Winter Olympics and went on to become the 1976 World Champion. That same year a German newspaper claimed that Curry was gay. In 1987, Curry announced that he was HIV positive and spoke openly to the press about both his disease and his sexual orientation.
Who are some famous people that have HIV?
In 1987, Curry announced that he was HIV positive and spoke openly to the press about both his disease and his sexual orientation. Four years later the disease transitioned into full blown AIDS and he died of an AIDS-related heart attack in 1994. 9 9. Esteban de Jesús Esteban de Jesús was once considered Puerto Rico’s best fighter.