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Rock Hudson

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Rock Hudson (English: Rock Hudson, November 17, 1925 - October 2, 1985) was an American film and television actor born in Illinois. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for "Giant". In 1954, he became famous for his performance in "Magnificent Obsession" with Jane Wyman. Other film works include "Pillow Talk", "Rebuilding the Old Relationship", "Don't Send Me Flowers", etc. In 1985, he died of AIDS, becoming the first celebrity to die from AIDS-related complications.

Category
Film & TV
Nationality
United States
Born
1925-11-17
Died
1985-10-02
Wikidata
Q184378
Occupations movie actortelevision actorstage actorsoldieractorofficeradvocate
Aliases Rock HudsonLo HussonRock HudsonRock Hudson

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