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Pose star Billy Porter breaks silence on HIV status, says coronavirus pandemic led him to reflect on ‘secret’ – ABC News

Billy Porter breaks his silence over his HIV diagnosis, saying he told nearly no-one for 14 years out of shame and fear of retaliation and marginalisation in his…

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US actor Billy Porter has broken his silence over his HIV diagnosis, saying he told nearly no-one for 14 years out of shame and fear of retaliation and marginalisation in his industry.
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  • Billy Porter said he hoped opening up about his secret would bring him peace and “real, unadulterated joy”
  • The stage and screen star said the shame of being queer was compounded by his HIV status
  • Porter said he was now “the healthiest I’ve ever been”

“The truth is the healing. And I hope this frees me,” the…

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