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Rock Hudson

(Roy Harold Scherer)
actor
Born: 11/17/1925
Birthplace: Winnetka, Illinois

Film and television actor best remembered as a romantic leading man and for his stunning good looks. His films include A Farewell to Arms (1957) and Pillow Talk (1959). He starred in the television series McMillan and Wife (1971–77). His death from AIDS helped increase public awareness of the disease.

Died: 10/2/1985

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Rock Hudson July 1985: Liz Smith on her friend rock, who by acknowledging his illness put a face on the aids crisis for his fans all over the world. (Changing perceptions). (The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine))

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Growing Up in the Spotlight: THE LEGEND: Achieving fame in "National Velvet" at the age of 12, Elizabeth Taylor, actress, celebrity and AIDS activist, recalls school on the MGM lot and the making of "Giant" with Rock Hudson and James Dean.(Arts and Entertainment)(Brief Article) (Newsweek)

A Diving Rock on the Hudson. (World Literature Today)

JEANS SCENE; HUDSON TO ROCK MEN'S.(Hudson Clothing Co. hires Stefano Aldighieri to design men's jeans)(Brief article) (Daily News Record)

Chubby Gets Jiggy at HP Party for Tablet PC ; Attendees rocked out in the Big Apple's Hudson Theater as rock legends Gary U.S. Bonds, Chubby Checker and the Shirelles helped Hewlett-Packard launch its Compaq Tablet PC last week. (eWeek)

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