06/05/2026
June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, and today we're honoring those who have lived through decades of the HIV epidemic with resilience, advocacy, and strength!
Here are five well-known public figures in the United States who have openly shared that they are living with HIV:
π Magic Johnson - Diagnosed in 1991 and helped change public understanding of HIV.
π Billy Porter - Uses his platform to speak on stigma, survival, and visibility.
π Jonathan Van Ness - Advocates for HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ health, and self-acceptance.
π Charlie Sheen - Publicly discussed living with HIV and treatment access.
π Ongina - One of the first reality TV personalities to openly share their HIV status.