""Hearing that someone has AIDS and immediately knowing they were going to die." "Fuck Reagan for his disregard of the disease because he thought it was killing the right people." -u/ Goofy-555"
""Princess Diana did so much work to end the stigma. Looking back, it's amazing to see now, considering how little they understood about the disease then." -u/ lowercasejae"
""She and Elton John did so much for educating the public. They deserve every bit of recognition they get. Education and compassion. I think it helped me out so much as a young kid." -u/ Newsman1977"
An AIDS diagnosis was often equated with imminent death and widespread fear. Many people expressed anger toward President Reagan for a perceived disregard of the epidemic and for treating affected communities as expendable. High-profile acts of compassion and public education by figures such as Princess Diana and Elton John actively fought stigma and increased public understanding. Visible advocacy and personal engagement by influential individuals helped normalize conversations about the disease and provided reassurance to young people who feared marginalization. Education and compassion are credited with reducing stigma and offering practical emotional support.
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