Multiple news outlets have been reporting in the last few days that a male Hollywood star is HIV positive and that he slept with partners without disclosing that status. Today, news sites are saying this person is Charlie Sheen, and Sheen is to be featured on tomorrow's Today show where he is apparently expected to announce news of his infection with the virus.
I don't like Sheen at all, but if this is true then I feel sorry for him. Nobody deserves such a thing to happen. If it's true that he had unprotected sex and did not disclose, then that is a vile thing to do, but we don't yet know if there's any truth to that claim.
I really admire the way that Magic Johnson handled his diagnosis, using it to help highlight awareness of certain aspects of HIV - for example, that it's not just gay people who get it - and using his platform to help dispel other misconceptions. If Sheen does have HIV, it's a pity he couldn't have responded in the same positive manner once the inevitable shock had passed.
I don't know what she future holds for Sheen if he is infected, because he has so many other health and lifestyle challenges such as drink and drug use, but I'm so glad to see Magic Johnson doing well all these years later. Yay for medical advances!
I don't like Sheen at all, but if this is true then I feel sorry for him. Nobody deserves such a thing to happen. If it's true that he had unprotected sex and did not disclose, then that is a vile thing to do, but we don't yet know if there's any truth to that claim.
I really admire the way that Magic Johnson handled his diagnosis, using it to help highlight awareness of certain aspects of HIV - for example, that it's not just gay people who get it - and using his platform to help dispel other misconceptions. If Sheen does have HIV, it's a pity he couldn't have responded in the same positive manner once the inevitable shock had passed.
I don't know what she future holds for Sheen if he is infected, because he has so many other health and lifestyle challenges such as drink and drug use, but I'm so glad to see Magic Johnson doing well all these years later. Yay for medical advances!