Date of Birth: December 6, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Date of Death: April 8, 1990
Biography
Ryan Wayne White was born on December 6, 1971, in Kokomo, Indiana. Diagnosed with hemophilia at a young age, Ryan required frequent blood transfusions, which led to his contraction of HIV from a contaminated blood product in December 1984. At the time, little was known about the transmission of HIV, and widespread fear and misinformation led to his being ostracized from his school and community. After a legal battle, Ryan was allowed to return to school, but he continued to face discrimination and challenges. Ryan became a public figure, using his experience to educate people about HIV/AIDS. He made numerous public appearances, including television interviews and speaking engagements, and he befriended celebrities who supported his cause, such as Michael Jackson and Elton John. His efforts contributed to the passage of the Ryan White CARE Act, the largest federally funded program in the United States for people living with HIV/AIDS. Ryan White passed away on April 8, 1990, just a few months before his high school graduation. His legacy continues to impact public health policy and HIV/AIDS awareness.
5 Interesting Facts about Ryan White
1. Ryan White contracted HIV from a contaminated blood product used to treat his hemophilia.
2. He became a national spokesperson for HIV/AIDS education and awareness.
3. The Ryan White CARE Act, named in his honor, provides support for people living with HIV/AIDS.
4. Ryan was befriended by numerous celebrities, including Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Princess Diana.
5. His life story was the subject of a 1989 television movie, “The Ryan White Story,” in which he appeared as himself.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ryan White
1. “I’m just like anybody else. I have a life to live, and I am going to live it.”
2. “I’ve learned to deal with my disease. I don’t think of it as a death sentence.”
3. “People with AIDS are just like everyone else. We deserve to be treated with respect.”
4. “I was a normal child, but now I am special because of what I have gone through.”
5. “The more I talk about it, the more people understand.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Not applicable; Ryan White was not a celebrity known for accumulating wealth.
Children
Ryan White did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Ryan White on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_White
2. [Ryan White CARE Act](https://hab.hrsa.gov/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program/about-ryan-white
3. [The Ryan White Story](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098230/
4. [Ryan White National Library of Medicine](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1381168/
5. [Ryan White Oral History Project](https://www.thebody.com/article/ryan-white-oral-history-project
