Morgan Fairchild: Hollywood Knew Rock Hudson Had AIDS

Morgan Fairchild spoke about her friend Rock Hudson. He got very sick in 1984 because of AIDS, which is a disease that affects the immune system. Fairchild knew something was wrong when she saw him look unwell. They had recently been together at an award ceremony, and he seemed healthy then.

Fairchild studied viruses and diseases when AIDS first appeared. She noticed many cases of a rare illness in gay men. People were scared because it was a new disease that did not have a name yet. She tried to warn her friends about it, saying it could affect anyone, not just gay men.

In July 1985, Hudson announced he had AIDS. This made many people aware of the disease. Fairchild began talking about AIDS publicly. She wanted to educate people about it, even though it hurt her career. She spoke to Congress and worked with doctors to get funding for research.

Now, Fairchild still helps with AIDS research. She supports a group that gives meals to sick people. She believes it is important to take care of the community.

How much do you know?

What disease did Rock Hudson have?

Cancer

AIDS

Diabetes

Heart Disease

In what year did Rock Hudson announce he had AIDS?

1984

1985

1986

1987

What did Morgan Fairchild study when AIDS first appeared?

Bacteria

Viruses and diseases

Psychology

Chemistry

What did Fairchild try to warn her friends about?

A new trend

A rare illness

A new disease

A movie premiere

What group does Fairchild support that helps sick people?

AIDS Walk

Meals on Wheels

American Red Cross

HIV/AIDS Foundation

Why did Fairchild talk about AIDS publicly?

To hurt her career

To educate people

For fame

To promote a movie

Morgan Fairchild noticed that Rock Hudson looked unwell before he announced his illness.

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Fairchild believed that AIDS only affected gay men.

True False

Rock Hudson's announcement had no impact on public awareness of AIDS.

True False

Fairchild spoke to Congress about funding for AIDS research.

True False

Morgan Fairchild has stopped helping with AIDS research.

True False

AIDS is a disease that affects the immune system.

True False

In 1984, Rock Hudson got very sick because of

Morgan Fairchild studied when AIDS first appeared.

Hudson's announcement in July 1985 made many people aware of

Fairchild wanted to educate people about AIDS, even though it hurt her

She supports a group that gives to sick people.

Fairchild believes it is important to take care of the

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