I was just browsing Wikipedia and decided to look up A.I.D.S and then look at the entertainers who had A.I.D.S and other than Freddie it's suprising to see how many well known people that had A.I.D.S and the period that they died/when they were born.
So let us have a look...
Brad Davis, (1949-1991).
Kevin Peter Hall (1955-1991) (the guy who played the Predator in Predator).
Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993).
Robert Reed (1932-1992) (died of cancer, actually)
Freddie Mercury (1946-1991).
I found it interesting that most of them were born around the time of Freddie and died around the time of Freddie as though there was an influx of 35+ celebrities that contracted A.I.D.S. Sad really that the start of the 90's began so poorly. Except for Rock Hudson dieing in '85.
Did I post this out of poor taste? Nope, simply an observation and I really didn't have a question so people could respond. So if you do respond, thanks.
That's a very valid observation and unfortunately reality. It's kind of mindblowing when you think of the number of people infected with HIV.
On a lighter note, I love how Wikipedia lets you edit the articles...
I was startled. I really, really was. Well still I still am startled and it's unfortunate that so many famous people died from H.I.V/A.I.D.S in such a short time. Oh well..on with the show.
I love Wikipedia. It's the best. I'm intending to build up its Queen repetoire one day.
Yeah, sometimes I don't even believe that Freddie is gone. It baffles me that he really only exists in recordings and film now.
I want to add a lot to the Guns N' Roses one -- in fact, I should so check it out now!