Rock Hudson's death on October 2, 1985, from AIDS-related complications shocked the world and highlighted the HIV crisis within the LGBTQ+ community.
His public acknowledgment of his HIV diagnosis was less than three months before his passing, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the AIDS epidemic.
Throughout his career, Hudson faced relentless rumors about his sexuality, leading to a constricted personal life despite his successful public persona as a leading man.
The intense scrutiny of Hudson's life by the press was exacerbated by a culture that demanded traditional masculinity, evident in the manipulative strategies of his agent.
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