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A.I.D.S. Victim ‘made Many Friends’ (Press, 3 December 1984)

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Summary: A.I.D.S. Victim ‘made Many Friends’ (Press, 3 December 1984)

A 27-year-old man suffering from AIDS passed away in Wellington on Wednesday, 3 December 1984, leaving behind a community deeply saddened by his loss. The Wellington AIDS Support Network expressed that he had made many friends in his short time in the city and would be greatly missed. The network, along with the Wellington gay community, joined the man’s family and friends in mourning his death, stressing the importance of privacy for those affected. A spokesman for the network, Mr Bruce Burnett, highlighted the man’s responsible nature, reassuring the public that he did not pose any risk to others regarding the transmission of AIDS. The network requested that the family and friends be spared further media attention and publicity during their time of grief.

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Publish Date:3rd December 1984
URL:https://www.pridenz.com/paperspast_chp19841203_2_126.html