On Nov. 17, Charlie Sheen sat down with Matt Lauer to confirm his HIV positive diagnosis.
Charlie Sheen Admits He's HIV Positive – What Celebrities Have To Say
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"I thought I had a brain tumor," Charlie, 50, told the TODAY host. "It's a hard three letters to absorb."
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The Two and a Half Men star added, “I was so depressed by the condition that I was in, that I was doing a lot of drugs, I was drinking way too much, I was making really bad decisions - that part I own 100 percent."
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"I'm not going to be the poster man for this, but I won't shun away from the responsibilities and opportunities that drive me to help others and deliver a cure," Charlie said.
Now that the news is out in the open, stars are opening up about their thoughts.
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Heather Locklear, 54, sent Sheen and his family prayers ahead of the actor's interview with Matt Lauer.
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On Nov. 18, she reinforced to X17 that she loves Charlie. "He's a special guy and he deserves kudos," she said.
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On Nov. 18, she reinforced to X17 that she loves Charlie. "He's a special guy and he deserves kudos," she said.
Lady Gaga, 29, took to her social media accounts to promote HIV awareness and education.
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Good on @charliesheen . Tough road but he is taking the first steps. Here's to his and his loved ones emotional & physical health
— Al Roker (@alroker) November 17, 2015
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On Nov. 18, she reinforced to X17 that she loves Charlie. "He's a special guy and he deserves kudos," she said.
Lady Gaga, 29, took to her social media accounts to promote HIV awareness and education.
Today weatherman Al Roker, 61, wished Charlie and his family well.
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.@charliesheen let me help you live w/HIV+. My family have been HIV+ and not only survived for many decades, but THRIVED. I am here for u. X
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) November 17, 2015
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On Nov. 18, she reinforced to X17 that she loves Charlie. "He's a special guy and he deserves kudos," she said.
Lady Gaga, 29, took to her social media accounts to promote HIV awareness and education.
Today weatherman Al Roker, 61, wished Charlie and his family well.
Comedian Margaret Cho, 46, offered a somber message for Charlie.
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Bravo @charliesheen – that took guts today. Proud to be your mate. pic.twitter.com/RqhgAjHHa1
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 17, 2015
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On Nov. 18, she reinforced to X17 that she loves Charlie. "He's a special guy and he deserves kudos," she said.
Lady Gaga, 29, took to her social media accounts to promote HIV awareness and education.
Today weatherman Al Roker, 61, wished Charlie and his family well.
Comedian Margaret Cho, 46, offered a somber message for Charlie.
Piers Morgan, 50, is proud to support Sheen.
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I've known Charlie Sheen 25yrs. He's one of the most genuine stars, albeit a very flawed one.
My column:https://t.co/hrULf0ijBk— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 17, 2015
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On Nov. 18, she reinforced to X17 that she loves Charlie. "He's a special guy and he deserves kudos," she said.
Lady Gaga, 29, took to her social media accounts to promote HIV awareness and education.
Today weatherman Al Roker, 61, wished Charlie and his family well.
Comedian Margaret Cho, 46, offered a somber message for Charlie.
Piers Morgan, 50, is proud to support Sheen.
Piers is offering all the support he can to his friend.
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Ex-goddess Bree Olson told Howard Stern she learned of Charlie’s diagnosis through the media, not through the Anger Management star – and is thankfully HIV negative.
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“He never said anything to me,” Olson added. “I was his girlfriend. I lived with him. We were together. We had sex almost every day for a year—with lambskin condoms.”
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It is proven that lambskin condoms are less effective in preventing the transmission of HIV or other STDs than latex condoms.
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"I couldn’t be more angry. I’m shaking, I’ve been crying… to think that someone could do that to me. I loved him. He was my boyfriend,” she told Howard."I couldn’t be more angry. I’m shaking, I’ve been crying… to think that someone could do that to me. I loved him. He was my boyfriend,” she told Howard.
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“I trusted him,” She concluded.
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Charlie's former goddess Natalie Kenly is standing by her ex, and told Entertainment Tonight that Charlie didn't pay her in exchange for silence. "I was tested. I've been tested several times since then, and I also don't believe I was around when he was diagnosed or contracted the virus," she added.
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We cannot let misinformation guide this media frenzy. https://t.co/jFKyW36Hkp
— Danny Pintauro (@dannypintauro) November 17, 2015
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Charlie's former goddess Natalie Kenly is standing by her ex, and told Entertainment Tonight that Charlie didn't pay her in exchange for silence. "I was tested. I've been tested several times since then, and I also don't believe I was around when he was diagnosed or contracted the virus," she added.
Who's the Boss? star Danny Pintauro, 39, has been HIV positive for 12 years.
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Love this article. Language to destigmatize HIV is so vital. https://t.co/0nQRz1dQwg
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) November 17, 2015
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Charlie's former goddess Natalie Kenly is standing by her ex, and told Entertainment Tonight that Charlie didn't pay her in exchange for silence. "I was tested. I've been tested several times since then, and I also don't believe I was around when he was diagnosed or contracted the virus," she added.
Who's the Boss? star Danny Pintauro, 39, has been HIV positive for 12 years.
Laverne Cox, 31, wants to use this opportunity to educate about HIV.
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I wish @CharlieSheen and his family the best. With the advancement in treatments and medicine he can fight this disease and live a long life
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 17, 2015
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Charlie's former goddess Natalie Kenly is standing by her ex, and told Entertainment Tonight that Charlie didn't pay her in exchange for silence. "I was tested. I've been tested several times since then, and I also don't believe I was around when he was diagnosed or contracted the virus," she added.
Who's the Boss? star Danny Pintauro, 39, has been HIV positive for 12 years.
Laverne Cox, 31, wants to use this opportunity to educate about HIV.
Former basketball player Magic Johnson, 56, is also HIV positive.
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In @CharlieSheen breaking his silence, I hope he joins me in educating the world about HIV/AIDs.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 17, 2015
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Charlie's former goddess Natalie Kenly is standing by her ex, and told Entertainment Tonight that Charlie didn't pay her in exchange for silence. "I was tested. I've been tested several times since then, and I also don't believe I was around when he was diagnosed or contracted the virus," she added.
Who's the Boss? star Danny Pintauro, 39, has been HIV positive for 12 years.
Laverne Cox, 31, wants to use this opportunity to educate about HIV.
Former basketball player Magic Johnson, 56, is also HIV positive.
Magic announced his diagnosis in 1991.
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Charlie's father, Martin Sheen, admitted this was the most difficult thing his son has had to do. "I saw him Saturday night, my wife and I went to see him to make sure he knew we were behind him, and if he wanted me to go, I would have canceled this event [in Naples, Fla.]. He said, no, this was his and his alone," the 75-year-old actor said.
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"As I watched him alone, reveal his deepest, darkest secret, I couldn't believe the level of courage I was witnessing and that it was my son," he added. "I left him a message, and I said that if I had that much courage, I would change the world."
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And of course, Jenny McCarthy had to put her two cents in.
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She voiced her opinion on her SiriusXM radio show, Dirty, Sexy, Funny, saying, “The thing that I think, also, [is that] in the acting world… before doing a job, we have to sign papers that say, ‘Do you have cold sores?’ and you have to sign a release that says, ‘Yes, I have cold sores,’ and you have to show the medication."
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She voiced her opinion on her SiriusXM radio show, Dirty, Sexy, Funny, saying, “The thing that I think, also, [is that] in the acting world… before doing a job, we have to sign papers that say, ‘Do you have cold sores?’ and you have to sign a release that says, ‘Yes, I have cold sores,’ and you have to show the medication."
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"[But] if I have to be so upfront about a herpe, how could you not be upfront about HIV? I look back and I think, ‘Okay, that could’ve been valuable information.’ Look at how many people have played his love interest on the show," she added.
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Charlie’s manager, Mark Burg, responded to her in a statement that “Charlie was infected long after he left Two and a Half Men and long after he worked with Jenny.”
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"I thought I had a brain tumor," Charlie, 50, told the TODAY host. "It's a hard three letters to absorb."
Photo credit: Splash News
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The Two and a Half Men star added, “I was so depressed by the condition that I was in, that I was doing a lot of drugs, I was drinking way too much, I was making really bad decisions - that part I own 100 percent."
Photo credit: Splash News
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"I'm not going to be the poster man for this, but I won't shun away from the responsibilities and opportunities that drive me to help others and deliver a cure," Charlie said.
Now that the news is out in the open, stars are opening up about their thoughts.
Photo credit: Splash News
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“Justin’s team has requested the dressing room away from Charlie,” a Today insider told Radar. “They want to make sure he’s as far away from Charlie as possible.” The 21-year-old star has not commented on Charlie's diagnosis or interview.
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Heather Locklear, 54, sent Sheen and his family prayers ahead of the actor's interview with Matt Lauer.
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On Nov. 18, she reinforced to X17 that she loves Charlie. "He's a special guy and he deserves kudos," she said.
Photo credit: Splash News
Lady Gaga, 29, took to her social media accounts to promote HIV awareness and education.
Today weatherman Al Roker, 61, wished Charlie and his family well.
Comedian Margaret Cho, 46, offered a somber message for Charlie.
Piers Morgan, 50, is proud to support Sheen.
Piers is offering all the support he can to his friend.
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Ex-goddess Bree Olson told Howard Stern she learned of Charlie’s diagnosis through the media, not through the Anger Management star – and is thankfully HIV negative.
Photo credit: Splash News
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“He never said anything to me,” Olson added. “I was his girlfriend. I lived with him. We were together. We had sex almost every day for a year—with lambskin condoms.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
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It is proven that lambskin condoms are less effective in preventing the transmission of HIV or other STDs than latex condoms.
Photo credit: Splash News
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"I couldn’t be more angry. I’m shaking, I’ve been crying… to think that someone could do that to me. I loved him. He was my boyfriend,” she told Howard."I couldn’t be more angry. I’m shaking, I’ve been crying… to think that someone could do that to me. I loved him. He was my boyfriend,” she told Howard.
Photo credit: Splash News
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“I trusted him,” She concluded.
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Charlie's former goddess Natalie Kenly is standing by her ex, and told Entertainment Tonight that Charlie didn't pay her in exchange for silence. "I was tested. I've been tested several times since then, and I also don't believe I was around when he was diagnosed or contracted the virus," she added.
Photo credit: Splash News
Who's the Boss? star Danny Pintauro, 39, has been HIV positive for 12 years.
Laverne Cox, 31, wants to use this opportunity to educate about HIV.
Former basketball player Magic Johnson, 56, is also HIV positive.
Magic announced his diagnosis in 1991.
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Charlie's father, Martin Sheen, admitted this was the most difficult thing his son has had to do. "I saw him Saturday night, my wife and I went to see him to make sure he knew we were behind him, and if he wanted me to go, I would have canceled this event [in Naples, Fla.]. He said, no, this was his and his alone," the 75-year-old actor said.
Photo credit: Splash News
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"As I watched him alone, reveal his deepest, darkest secret, I couldn't believe the level of courage I was witnessing and that it was my son," he added. "I left him a message, and I said that if I had that much courage, I would change the world."
Photo credit: Splash News
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And of course, Jenny McCarthy had to put her two cents in.
Photo credit: Getty Images
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She voiced her opinion on her SiriusXM radio show, Dirty, Sexy, Funny, saying, “The thing that I think, also, [is that] in the acting world… before doing a job, we have to sign papers that say, ‘Do you have cold sores?’ and you have to sign a release that says, ‘Yes, I have cold sores,’ and you have to show the medication."
Photo credit: Getty Images
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"[But] if I have to be so upfront about a herpe, how could you not be upfront about HIV? I look back and I think, ‘Okay, that could’ve been valuable information.’ Look at how many people have played his love interest on the show," she added.
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Charlie’s manager, Mark Burg, responded to her in a statement that “Charlie was infected long after he left Two and a Half Men and long after he worked with Jenny.”
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