The actor's lawyers are reportedly preparing for a handful
of potential legal claims from his previous lovers as the news has come
out
A high-profile Hollywood star has been diagnosed with HIV, it has been claimed.
The
unnamed actor reportedly has a long list of exes who include a TV star,
a glamour model, an award-winning actress, a religious movie star, a
top Hollywood personality and more.
His lawyers are said to be
preparing for a handful of potential legal claims from these previous
lovers after being made aware of the situation, according to The Sun.
A
source told the newspaper: “It has now become common knowledge that
this star is HIV positive, something he has known for a number of years.
His lawyers are bracing for the threat of potential action.
“The
reality is that if he’s knowingly put women at risk then that’s
disgusting and it’s only a matter of time before that becomes public.”
The source continued: “Obviously it would be a huge story,
but the reality is HIV is entirely treatable in this day and age and
shouldn’t impact his ability to work or lead a normal life. It could be a
game-changer in the understanding of HIV given that he’s a straight
man.”
It is also reported that friends of the star have suggested
he publicly confront the situation, but he’s refused as he’s paranoid
his career could become defined by it. He’s also allegedly worried that
exes could come forward to sue him.
Other high-profile stars who are living with HIV, which
weakens the immune system and can develop into AIDS, include NBA star
Magic Johnson and Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Holly Johnson.
More recently, Danny
Pintauro - who starred as Jonathan Bower in hit show Who’s The Boss?
from 1984 to 1992, said he had been carrying the HIV virus for 12 years.
Around
100,000 people are living with HIV in the UK, with roughly two thirds
of people living with it being men and a third women, according to the
National Aids Trust.
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