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"It was the sexual freedom that was the most popular draw of Palm Springs..."

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Nancy Reagan Refused to Help Dying Rock Hudson Get Last-Ditch AIDS Treatment

Hudson reached out about a transfer to a French military hospital to undergo an experimental treatment for the disease. The Reagan White House declined.

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Who Was Rock Hudson? The Life of Hollywood's Closeted Gay Heartthrob

Prominent during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the actor passed away at 59 years old from complications related to AIDS.

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Rock Hudson Is Getting a Biopic. Hollywood, Don’t Mess This Up

Stories about queer, HIV-positive stars haven't always been handled the best.

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Remembering James Dean on His 86th Birthday

A look back at the youth icon and his widely discussed sexuality

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Rock Hudson’s ‘True Love’ Remembers the Star 30 Years After His Death

The actor lived in a time when coming out would have decimated his career.

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Today in Gay History: Rock Hudson Has AIDS

Actor's July 25, 1985 announcement changed the world.

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Rock Hudson & Judy Garland Secrets Beyond the Grave

A 'gay confession' from Rock Hudson, plus JFK and Marilyn Monroe having sex and where Judy Garland hid her pills

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Ready to Rock

Rock Hudson's estate is auctioning off possessions of the late actor

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Documentary Director: Rock Hudson Didn't See 'Point' in Coming Out

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Palm Springs Gay History Revealed

"It was the sexual freedom that was the most popular draw of Palm Springs..."

Nancy Reagan Refused to Help Dying Rock Hudson Get Last-Ditch AIDS Treatment

Hudson reached out about a transfer to a French military hospital to undergo an experimental treatment for the disease. The Reagan White House declined.

Elaine Stritch On Sondheim's Advice, Rock Hudson & Her One Female Crush

Plus: k.d. lang on joining the cast of After Midnight

Who Was Rock Hudson? The Life of Hollywood's Closeted Gay Heartthrob

Prominent during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the actor passed away at 59 years old from complications related to AIDS.

Rock Hudson Is Getting a Biopic. Hollywood, Don’t Mess This Up

Stories about queer, HIV-positive stars haven't always been handled the best.

Remembering James Dean on His 86th Birthday

A look back at the youth icon and his widely discussed sexuality

Rock Hudson’s ‘True Love’ Remembers the Star 30 Years After His Death

The actor lived in a time when coming out would have decimated his career.

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Turning AIDS into a punchline

Today in Gay History: Rock Hudson Has AIDS

Actor's July 25, 1985 announcement changed the world.

Rock Hudson & Judy Garland Secrets Beyond the Grave

A 'gay confession' from Rock Hudson, plus JFK and Marilyn Monroe having sex and where Judy Garland hid her pills

Ready to Rock

Rock Hudson's estate is auctioning off possessions of the late actor

James Dean's Secret Gay Past Revealed

New film tackles 'Giant' star's taste for men

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"It was the sexual freedom that was the most popular draw of Palm Springs..."

Hudson reached out about a transfer to a French military hospital to undergo an experimental treatment for the disease. The Reagan White House declined.

Plus: k.d. lang on joining the cast of After Midnight

Prominent during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the actor passed away at 59 years old from complications related to AIDS.

Stories about queer, HIV-positive stars haven't always been handled the best.

A look back at the youth icon and his widely discussed sexuality

The actor lived in a time when coming out would have decimated his career.

Turning AIDS into a punchline

Actor's July 25, 1985 announcement changed the world.

A 'gay confession' from Rock Hudson, plus JFK and Marilyn Monroe having sex and where Judy Garland hid her pills

Rock Hudson's estate is auctioning off possessions of the late actor

New film tackles 'Giant' star's taste for men