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Legend Has AIDS

August 10, 2017 Blind Gossip

[Media Take Out] Some shocking news that hurt our heart – and it’s about a legendary African-American celebrity.

According to our snitch, the female celeb, who is seen as a legend in this country, contracted HIV from a male partner back in the 1980s and has been on medication.

Well the snitch says that the medication is no longer working, and she now has full blown AIDS.

When she dies, and that could happen shortly, the cause of death will be a “rare cancer.”

Similar: At The Hospital

Celebrity:

[Optional] Did you suspect she was ill?

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  1. Charshank Redemption says

    August 13, 2017 at 1:13 am

    Beverly Johnson.

  2. etobicoker says

    August 12, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Chaka Kahn

  3. Elmerblues says

    August 12, 2017 at 10:10 am

    Aretha – the tile letters are a clue – similar to spelling out R-E-S-P-E-C-T similarly to her biggest hit. Wow – who would have thunk she acquired the AIDS virus.!

  4. wherewolf says

    August 11, 2017 at 6:16 am

    The scrabble graphic spells it out in seven letters, just like the song R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

  5. luthien3000 says

    August 11, 2017 at 5:56 am

    Sounds like it could be Franklin considering her past, but can’t really tell if she has POZ face or not.

  6. Tootles says

    August 11, 2017 at 3:11 am

    Oprah Winfrey, a USA celeb not a British one and certainly not worldwide. Aretha is a worldwide legend.

  7. sararhiannon says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    I don’t want it to be Aretha
    but the way the tiles spell out HIV/AIDS made me think of “Respect”

  8. ILoveNutella says

    August 10, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    I am in shock.

    This has to be Aretha.

    Now her weight gain back in the 90’s makes sense and so does her recent weightloss. I read that the HIV medication they used back in the 90’s would make you gain weight.

  9. Palermo says

    August 10, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    Aretha

  10. angelbratt says

    August 10, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    The queen, Aretha? Nooooooo

  11. amagod121 says

    August 10, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    Aretha Franklin? She’s had some hush-hush hospitalizations before plus the photo reminds me of her song, “Respect,” which is spelled out by Aretha while singing it.

    The other person whom I think it could possibly be is the first black Miss America, Vanessa Williams, as she was really the first black American female “celebrity,” that is a person who is famous for being famous. Hope it’s not her as she is much too young to go yet!

    • amagod121 says

      August 10, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      Not that I wish it on Aretha (or anyone else) either. 🙁

  12. Marvella says

    August 10, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    I think it’s Dionne Warwick. Hurts our hearts = Heartbreaker, one of her big hits. She’s very quiet and out of the public eye when she should be enjoying her well deserved legend status. Very sad news.

  13. Conchord says

    August 10, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    I retract my earlier guess of Whoopi Goldberg. I think it’s Aretha – the clue being the letters spelling out, like R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

  14. HappyGirl2 says

    August 10, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    Aretha. The letter tiles in the photo remind me of R-E-S-P-E-C-T, plus the use of the word legend. She was given a Grammy Legend Award in 1991 and has a “Legends of Soul” album. Plus, she has cancelled several performances lately due to illness and lost a LOT of weight in recent months…

  15. troubleintheforest says

    August 10, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Gotta be Aretha Franklin – scrabble = spelling = R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
    Very sad. 🙁

  16. Woohoo says

    August 10, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    Chaka Khan?

    Tina Turner?!?!

    How awful, whoever it is!

  17. CalmCee45 says

    August 10, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    Aretha. I hope not though, but – daggone. She has lost so much weight recently, and she was rumored to have cancer about 3 years ago. …but rallied back to health.

  18. tangoNcash says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Please don’t let it be Aretha Franklin :/

  19. traherne says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Whitney is already gone so maybe Tina Turner? I certainly hope not.

  20. jenvies says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    My first thought was Oprah because she is a legend. She started out with a very tough life and overcome it.
    My prayers are with them whoever it is. I’ve always said cancer is a jerk, it seems to keep finding a way. I feel the same about AIDS.

  21. proloz says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    Sounds like Aretha Franklin.

  22. ostrich says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    Whoppi just named a Disney legend or Aretha Franklin

  23. pinkedgeddaisy says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    Sadly, I think this is Aretha Franklin.

  24. rodieb123 says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Aretha Franklin? Going on weight loss photos this seems to fit.

  25. Smokey says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    Is this Aretha Franklin??

  26. Lothar says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Dionne Warwick

  27. calliope says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    Aretha

  28. amulbunny says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Aretha Franklin.
    She’s had a substantial weight loss and the last pictures I saw, she looked ghastly.

  29. DenverJayhawk says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    oprah???

  30. Mia444 says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    Maybe Tina Turner. I haven’t seen her around in a long time. I wish publicists wouldn’t hide behind other death causes, though. People seem to have forgotten that AIDS can kill and drug cocktails might not work forever or for everyone. I think the world needs reminding how important safe sex still is.

  31. javelina says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    Diana Ross

    Very sad. She is a legend.

  32. spaceship says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I have no idea, but I guess we’ll find out when or if it happens. This blind is very similar to the one about Prince.

  33. jonty30 says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    It would have to be somebody 60+, for it to have happened about 30 years ago.

    The only female black legend that comes to my mind is Arethra Franklin. Everybody knows she has been ill for some time.

  34. HuckleBerryFriend says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Tina Turner.

  35. CanaryCry says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Aretha Franklin has been said to be a cancer survivor. It’s also said her weight has been falling off at a scary pace.

    If this is her, it would be such a shame … a terrible end to a wonderful music star who already had too much pain in her life.

    If it helps: the scrabble board brings to mind R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

  36. tellmemore says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    Tina Turner? Whoever it is, it’s really sad.

  37. kittymyers says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I think it’s Aretha Franklin. It’s been reported that cancer is behind her dramatic weight loss, and she’s canceled concerts.

  38. gc02ef says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Aretha Franklin
    No!

  39. aaaCoop says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    Oprah

  40. steffanie44 says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    Tina Turner

  41. richie guy says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    OMG Aretha looks terrible I had no idea!

  42. NewfieinBC says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    I hope this isn’t Oprah

  43. mrsbyrd03 says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    I’m going to go with Tina Turner on this one. She was the first legend that came to my mind.

  44. heartcouture says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Aretha ?

  45. cheezymoses says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Diana Ross? only legend that comes to mind
    or Aretha

  46. madtown52761 says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    It doesn’t say singer, so not Dianna Ross or Patti LaBell. It doesn’t say multi-hyphenate, so it’s not Oprah. A celebrity who is legendary? I’ll go with Grace Jones…

  47. AmandaHugginkiss says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Can’t wait to see the guesses because I have no idea. They say Celebrity rather than singer/actress so I assume it’s either someone like Oprah (although I don’t think it’s Oprah), a multi-hyphenate, or someone who’s just famous for being famous. There are so many legends to choose from! Hope this isn’t true for this person’s sake.

  48. Emilou973 says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Perhaps Whooping Goldberg??

    Clue: Hurt our heart, was in a film called Clara’s heart??

    Not seen her about a great deal so not the slightest clue!

    Hope I’m wrong, what an icon! xx

  49. mellekweller says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    Tina turner?

  50. quickchick says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    Michelle Obama

  51. Cerise94 says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    Oprah?

    I sure hope not 🙁

  52. calumsmom says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    IDK… Aretha Franklin?

  53. linasousa says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    Tina Turner

  54. melrose71 says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    Aretha Franklin is the legend I first thought of and sure enough she’s lost weight they’re saying is from cancer. God bless her, I’m sorry she’s sick. No one deserves to die of AIDS or cancer. She’s such a great lady and I’ll pray for her to get through this with dear family and friends by her side.

  55. spideygal says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Oprah Winfrey? I don’t know if you guys consider her as a legend but I searched “legendary African-American celebrity” and she is the first on the list.

    About the optional question, I don’t really follow her so no, I wouldn’t know.

  56. BillyBobBobBilly says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Oprah??

  57. Ohmysmh says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    Dianna ross

  58. colfaxcarol says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Nichelle Nichols, Uhura from the original “Star Trek.” Just a guess, but I think I read something about her being ill a few years ago. It’s hard to come up with other”legends,” outside of Oprah and I don’t think it’s her. I don’t consider loudmouth Whoopi Goldberg a legend, although she probably sees herself that way.

  59. thefionna says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    Aretha Franklin?

  60. pinkmarie says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Aretha Franklin

  61. missluv60 says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Aretha Franklin

  62. ArizonaIcedTea says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    WHOOPI GOLDBERG

  63. Parade says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Whoever it is, I wish they wouldn’t lie about her cause of death, aids is still a scourge in the U.S.

  64. lovefifteen says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    Aretha Franklin. How sad and unfair. She is a true legend.

  65. Parade says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    Aretha Franklin?

  66. mamacita3 says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Aretha Franklin. She’s lost a ton of weight lately.

  67. EastlakeGirl says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Unfortunately, I feel like this is Aretha Franklin. Very sad!

  68. Grandma3 says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Aretha Franklin…there have been reports that her cancer is back..

  69. bhakti says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Chaka Khan? I know she was close to Prince. Or maybe Aretha Franklin since she’s lost so much weight recently. Who ever it is, I send them love and light

  70. geepie61 says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Aretha Franklin

  71. packerpoke says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Whoppie Goldberg, she has not been on the View, joy has been feeling in.

  72. FiyahHotFlashy says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Aretha Franklin…hasn’t been looking well for awhile. Hospitalized multiple times and her voice is gone. If this true I hope she would have the courage to speak out before she passes.

  73. chalupacabra says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Oh no…. Aretha Franklin. God bless her.

    I just thought she had lost weight.

  74. gracielou13 says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Diana Ross

  75. Parade says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    Oprah?

  76. barbiebrenna says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Oprah?

  77. aaabics says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Aretha Franklin

  78. Scooby Snacks says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Aretha

  79. VioletBee says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Aretha Franklin…..

  80. TeaDrinker says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    Some are saying it’s Aretha Franklin but I don’t know. She is supposedly battling pancreatic cancer.

  81. Catman says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Dionne Warwick!

  82. Rpetersenrn says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Oprah?

  83. DinkinFlicka says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:54 am

    Sending love to Aretha Franklin.

  84. jamz1977 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:54 am

    Aretha Franklin

  85. jolael says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:51 am

    First person that came into my head was Oprah. Probably totally wrong, but it’s still sad for whoever it is.

  86. nstgrl319 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:51 am

    Aretha Franklin?

  87. LC1216 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Diana Ross?

  88. beachchick218 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Aretha Franklin

  89. JerzeyJenn says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Eek..not sure who this could be. Im gonna guess someone in Prince’s close circle tho cuz of similar blind.
    I hope this serves as a PSA that NO ONE is immune. Money or Celeb A-list status or not. Condoms condoms condoms people!!

  90. aprilroxane says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:47 am

    Oprah.

  91. Silverdun says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:47 am

    It can’t be Oprah, because she’s looking super healthy and is out and about promoting her new healthy food products.

    It’s not Diana Ross, she’s touring this year!

    I honestly can’t think of anyone. It had better not be Oprah, I’ve just written a popular post about her being enlightened and invincible lmao.

  92. Aurelia says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:43 am

    Oprah?
    Optional: No

  93. aaagspr says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:42 am

    I am thinking that it’s Aretha Franklin. She’s long been considered a legend in America; she’s lost an incredible amount of weight lately, and there have been rumors of illness. Plus, she has talked about a “mysterious” lover that she toured with long ago (I forget the exact term she used) who could possibly be the culprit (although could equally likely be someone who has succumbed to the illness himself).

    • aaagspr says

      August 10, 2017 at 11:48 am

      I apologise for my use of the term “culprit.” That implies that the person who gave it to her knew he was HIV-positive and gave it to her on purpose, and that is not an assumption that should be made.

  94. andragon says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Oh no, not Aretha? She’s lost so much weight.

  95. GAlady says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Tina Turner

  96. MaryQuiteContrary says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Tina Turner? Oh, lord please no!!!

  97. MikeInSanJose says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:25 am

    No idea. “Legend” makes me thing older women. The first black female legends that came to mind were Aretha and Nichelle Nichols.

    I think Google just told me this is Aretha…

    So sad.

    • MikeInSanJose says

      August 10, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Optional…

      Something struck me odd when I saw how much weight she lost. She doesn’t strike me as a gym bunny. Wondered if there might be more to it, but HIV/AIDS *Never* crossed my mind!

  98. GreenT13 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:25 am

    Oprah

  99. ivyleaguer says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:22 am

    very sad. no clue. but I assume hurt our heart is a clue.

  100. Bamadex says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Patti LaBelle

  101. buttersmom says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:13 am

    Aretha Franklin. ?

  102. djb905 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Aretha Franklin, Final tour and sudden weight loss.

    Hope for the best.

  103. chicagofix says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Aretha?

    That’s what the letters in the photo remind me of RESPECT

    • wfreshie says

      August 10, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I thought aretha as well…great catch in the pic spelling out words like her song where she spells out R_E_S_P_E_C_T

  104. 2BEAUCOUP says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:10 am

    PAULA ABDUL, a” legend” because she made it with absolutely no talent!
    Magic Johnson, Arsenio, or Prince
    Her erratic behavior, Aids meds(AZT) or Dementia, they will claim brain cancer, GLIA.

    • 2BEAUCOUP says

      August 10, 2017 at 11:37 am

      I’m hedging my bet, a legend for what?
      Then it hit me.
      Is it RuPaul, who looks frightful lately.
      A gallon of filler doesn’t hide anything.
      Accolades piling in to cash in.
      Will it be Michelle’s road race soon?

  105. johnchas1 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Aretha Franklin.

    There have been rumors of cancer for a number of years as explanation for her weight loss, her face looks more like the wasting you see with AIDS than conventional weight loss, and she’s cancelled a lot of appearances of late…. Sad.

  106. CountessLurkula says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Aretha Franklin

  107. scoot28 says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:05 am

    Aretha Franklin. Reports are she has cancer and photos show her looking really skinny. She is considered a legend

  108. Noseygirl says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Celebrity: I think this is Aretha Franklin as I’ve read recently that she has cancer.

  109. hrhfedup says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Aretha Franklin? They’ve already stated she has cancer…

  110. Conchord says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:02 am

    This is probably a stretch, but I’m thinking Whoopi Goldberg because of the picture. It might be an allusion to her gig on Hollywood Squares a while back. Although I’m not sure she’s seen as a “legend.”

  111. clairebear10 says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:56 am

    I am guessing Tina Turner. She’s had a house on the market since September and hasn’t been seen in a while. Never seemed lucky in love. 🙁

  112. dishthedirt says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Aretha Franklin

  113. Groovygirl1416 says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:54 am

    The only legend I can think of is Diana Ross.
    I hope it isn’t true 🙁

  114. mrsroh says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:49 am

    ARETHA FRANKLIN

  115. Virgo the Virgin says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Aretha Franklin

  116. Dirty Squirrel says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:47 am

    Aretha Franklin. :'(

  117. bellebellestar says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:47 am

    Oprah

    How awful.

  118. rayodeplata says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Aretha Franklin and her sudden weight loss?

  119. slimfast10 says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:37 am

    Whoa, my first thought was Oprah but she is certainly a world wide legend. In thinking more about it, I am now thinking Aretha Franklin who recently announced plans to retire and seeing pictures of her lately looking much much thinner. Several years ago it was announced that she had pancreatic cancer which she later debunked. If this is she or anyone it is indeed sad.

  120. cgibbs116 says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Aretha Franklin….major weight loss in a recent pic

  121. michellev27 says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:34 am

    Whooped Goldberg?

    • michellev27 says

      August 10, 2017 at 10:34 am

      Whoopie

  122. cocojoz says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Tina Turner

  123. JudgeJudi says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Aretha Franklin
    Drastic weight loss in recent years

  124. Blondenycblonde says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Aretha Franklin?
    I thought she had pancreatic cancer or something similar, no? Or was that just a cover up from her management?

  125. SouthJerseyGirl says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Dionne Warwick?
    Aretha Franklin? (lost a lot of weight recently) – so most likely
    Patti Labelle?

    Could be any of them. They are all legends and it will be a sad day when any of them passes away.

  126. jenpinkwil says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:29 am

    I’m thinking this is Aretha Franklin as she’s been ill and has lost lots of weight.

  127. kimmukwest says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Oh wow! Diana Ross? Oprah? Patti Labelle?

  128. SpikeNLB says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:26 am

    Aretha Franklin

  129. Blossom says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Vivacia Fox or Whoopie Goldberg

  130. rumorpatrol says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Only legend I can think of who has been having unexplained health problems is Aretha Franklin.

  131. copssister says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Aretha Franklin has lost a LOT of weight recently. Honestly, I don’t want this blind item to be anyone – but she’s my guess.

  132. mar1ey says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:19 am

    This is Aretha Franklin. So very sad. I had no idea she was sick, but I am reading now the reports that she is losing weight and has cancer.

  133. sweetiepeach says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:15 am

    I hope it’s not Aretha Franklin??

  134. Estrogen says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Oprah

  135. ivy3499 says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Tina Turner?!?

    • ivy3499 says

      August 10, 2017 at 10:14 am

      Orrr maybe Aretha Franklin!

    • SolanaStar81 says

      August 10, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      This

  136. Realistic says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Aretha Franklin

    Sad to hear

  137. purplecheetah says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:06 am

    Aretha Franklin

  138. rexczarina says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:06 am

    Hope it isn’t her but it sounds like Aretha Franklin since I don’t think she’s as well-known internationally as her peers but is revered in the USA.

  139. Aurora says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Aretha Franklin

  140. curlyandclever says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Aretha Franklin 🙁

    • flower says

      August 12, 2017 at 8:26 am

      She’s lost a lot of weight, too.

  141. Vampira says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:04 am

    I heard Aretha’s cancer has come back. Could it be her?

  142. jonesing says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Dionne Warwick. Her and Backarack (sp?) made magic back in the day.

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