Bobby Goldsmith, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Bobby Goldsmith

Australian swimmer

Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1946

Date of Death: 18-Jun-1984

Profession: swimmer

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Bobby Goldsmith

  • Bobby Goldsmith (8 March 1946 – 18 June 1984) was one of Australia's early victims of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
  • Goldsmith was an Australian athlete and active gay community member who won 17 medals in swimming at the first Gay Olympics, in San Francisco in 1982.Goldsmith was assisted by a network of friends who organised care for him, allowing him to live independently during his illness, until his death on Monday 18 June 1984.
  • From this network emerged the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, which is Australia's oldest HIV/AIDS charity.

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