Hudson passed away from AIDS-related complications in October 1985 at the age of 59.
According to Hudson’s doctor, Michael Gottlieb, the “Cleopatra” actress was able to sneak into the hospital where the ailing actor was staying before he passed away from AIDS-related complications in October 1985 at the age of 59.
Gottlieb revealed how Taylor got in to see the “Pillow Talk” star on his deathbed — with the doctor’s sneaky assistance — in an interview with Closer Weekly, according to the“I picked Elizabeth up in my old station wagon and we managed to get in through a loading dock at the back of the hospital to see him,” the doctor recalled.the era that “demonized” those with the diseaseTaylor and Hudson starred in the 1956 film “Giant” and became fast friends.
Taylor founded the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1985 to help fund research for HIV/AIDS.Liza Minnelli , Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor pose for a photo during the 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in January 1985. Hudson died just nine months later in October 1985.The “Taming of the Shrew” actress and Gottlieb formed the American Foundation for AIDS Research the same year that Hudson passed, with their goal to bring more awareness to HIV/AIDS.
‘[After his death] Elizabeth became a friend to me,” the physician continued. “Elizabeth was the most prominent person to come forward as an advocate.”The “Pillow Talk” star’s biographer, Mark Griffin — who wrote the book “” — told Closer that Taylor already knew men who passed away from the disease, and Hudson’s prognosis solidified her advocacy.
“Elizabeth had two gay assistants who died of AIDS early on in the crisis,” Griffin said. “Rock’s illness further cemented her determination to raise funds for research and treatment.”
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