Rock Hudson’s ‘true love’ speaks: How we kept our gay life secret.

Rock Hudson and Lee Garlington (Courtesy Lee Garlington)

Legendary actor Rock Hudson revealed 33 years ago he had AIDS. He was first diagnosed in 1984, but managed to keep his illness a secret. His publicist confirmed his diagnosis on July 25, 1985. To commemorate his brave decision, read about the movie icon’s untold story. This story was originally published in 2015.