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Longtime AIDS activist, patient, Hydeia Broadbent dies @ 39 (VIDEO)

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Longtime AIDS activist and patient, Hydeia Broadbent, has passed away at the age of 39. Born HIV-positive and addicted to crack and heroin in 1984, she was adopted at six weeks old by Patricia and Loren Broadbent. Despite doctors’ expectations that she would not live past the age of five, Broadbent defied the odds and became a prominent advocate for HIV/AIDS education and prevention.

Broadbent gained national recognition in 1996 when she appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to share her experience of living with AIDS. She used her platform to travel worldwide, making on-air appearances and educating people of all backgrounds about informed decision-making and avoiding at-risk behaviors. As one of the first African-American youths to openly discuss HIV/AIDS, Broadbent was recognized as a top influencer by various media outlets such as EBONY, Essence, and Good Morning America.

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Broadbent’s story touched the lives of many, including celebrities like Magic Johnson. As a grade-schooler, she met Johnson, who also lived with HIV, during a Nickelodeon AIDS special. Their emotional encounter was captured on camera, and their shared message was that they were “normal people.” Throughout her life, Broadbent appeared on magazine covers, received numerous honors for her activism, and formed friendships with prominent figures like Janet Jackson.

Broadbent’s bravery and advocacy will be missed. Her legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of education, awareness, and informed decision-making in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Rest in peace, Hydeia Broadbent.

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