Charlie Sheen Is HIV Positive — Inside His Shocking Diagnosis

After an exhaustive 18-month investigation, the 50-year-old actor, who has a long history of sleeping with porn stars, groupies and strippers of both sexes, is desperately trying to hide his medical crisis—reportedly costing him millions to do so.

"Charlie thought he was indestructible and took no precautions — even though he was indulging in high-risk sex practices," a close friend of the celeb said.

What's worse, Charlie reportedly had sex with multiple partners even after learning of his medical crisis.

The actor, who proudly stated he's slept with more than 5,000 women, doesn't know how he contracted the virus. A source added that that he "has been tortured by the thought that his acting genius will be forgotten."

"Charlie's worst fear is that he will be remembered not as a great actor, but as someone who contracted the disease," the insider said.

National Enquirer will publish the bombshell world exclusive — set to hit newsstands on Nov. 18.