AIDS is reported to be one of the deadliest diseases by far to have struck mankind. Owing to a flamboyant lifestyle, there are many well known celebrities in various walks of life who succumbed to this deadly disease.

One such famous personality was the African American professional tennis player, Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. His name stands out as the first African American junior to obtain the USLTA national ranking. The phenomenal player is remembered till date for being the only African American to achieve victory in the men's singles at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open. The dynamic player lost his life to AIDS in the year 1993.

The lead singer of the much acclaimed English rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury died of AIDS in 1991. The enigmatic musician and vocalist displayed passion for music even as a child. Owing to his education in India, his music had a predominant streak of the Indian culture.

The famous writer, Isaac Asimov born in Russia is also reported to have died of heart and kidney failure which were repercussions of HIV infection. The signs of wisdom were evident in Isaac very early in life. The boy could read much before he received the formal education to do so and at the mere age of 11 years, he penned down his first fiction novel. His other significant literary works include Marooned Off Vesta, Nightfall, I, Robot and the Foundation series.

Leigh Bowery carved a niche for himself in the domains of acting, modeling, pop music and fashion designing. In the decade of the 80s and 90s, his name topped the charts in the fashion industry in London. Very few knew about his illness which led to his death in 1994.

Even today, Rock Hudson is a name to reckon with in Hollywood. The fabulous actor mesmerized the audience with his exceptional acting skills and charming personality. The actor commenced his career with a miniscule role in the movie entitled Fighter Squadron in the year 1948. Thereafter, fame followed with movies like The Last Sunset, The Ambassador, Strange Bedfellows, Man's Favorite Sport and Send Me No Flowers. Hudson contracted HIV/AIDS in 1984 and died a year later.

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