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First person ever cured from HIV infection, Timothy Ray Brown, known as ‘the Berlin Patient’ dies of cancer – ABC News
Described by one medical professional as “a champion and advocate” for HIV awareness, Timothy Ray Brown left a legacy far beyond his medical miracle.
Timothy Ray Brown, the first person known to have been cured of HIV when he had a unique type of bone marrow transplant, has died in California after relapsing with cancer.
- Known as ‘the Berlin Patient’ Timothy Ray Brown was cured of HIV in 2007
- Doctors thought his leukaemia had also gone into remission, but it returned in the past year
- Mr Brown has been remembered for his efforts to raise awareness of the deadly disease
Mr Brown, 54, became known as the “Ber…
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