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Community members and family members are mourning the loss of a veteran journalist from Washington, D.C. who died Tuesday. Derrick Ward Sr., a reporter at NBC4 Washington (WRC-TV) and formerly of ...
Robinson checked himself into Howard University Hospital where he died of complications due to AIDS on December 20, 1988. [ 5 ] [ 16 ] He had asked his family to reveal that he had AIDS so that, according to the new reports, "Others in the black community would be alerted to the dangers and the need for treatment and education."
Henry C. Newcomer (1861–1952), U.S. Army brigadier general, engineer whose work included Taft Bridge and improvements to Washington Aqueduct; retired to Washington, D.C. [23] Edward C. Peter II (1929 – 2008), U.S. Army lieutenant general, commander of Fourth United States Army ; born in D.C. [ 24 ]
African-American Missouri teenager who was the victim of the first confirmed case of HIV/AIDS in North America. His death baffled doctors because AIDS was not discovered and officially recognized until June 5, 1981, when five San Francisco doctors discovered the disease, long after Rayford's death. [270]
Rupert "Bob" Strickland (October 23, 1932 – September 26, 2008), was an American reporter, journalist, and news anchor. His nearly three-decade career includes his work with Washington D.C.'s CBS affiliate WUSA-TV in D.C. while serving in the United States Air Force.
Pages in category "AIDS-related deaths in Washington, D.C." The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
On this day in 1985, actor Rock Hudson died from AIDS. One of the most famous actors of his day, Rock Hudson was the quintessential leading man. With his dark brown hair, 6'4'' built, overall good ...
This is a listing of current and former Washington, D.C. television news anchors. Pages in category "Television anchors from Washington, D.C." The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total.