Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson, born Roy Harold Scherer Jr., was an American heartthrob whose three-decade screen career began with Magnificent Obsession in 1954, leading to stardom in films like All That Heaven Allows and Giant. His romantic comedies with Doris Day, including Pillow Talk and Lover Come Back, further cemented his popularity. Hudson later ventured into television with McMillan & Wife, where he found continued success. Diagnosed with AIDS in 1984, he was the first major celebrity to disclose his status, before his death in 1985 at 59, marking a pivotal moment in the AIDS crisis.