We at How Positive Are You were saddened to hear that on October 13, 2013, Gos Blank (Charles Rich) passed away. You can hear about his long-standing health challenges and learn about his positive outlook on life and his HIV status by listening to Episode 45 from February 2012 when he was in fine form. You can also view comments on his life, and add your own, at his memorial page on facebook.
Jonathan Barnett has written, “Here’s to Gos Blank“.
Elizabeth Ely commented, “I just want to say what a gift Gos/Charles was to all of us in the Rethinking AIDS movement. Shame on anyone if they say he ‘died of AIDS’. He died of a misdiagnosis based on long-standing health problems…But I choose to focus on the positive: Gos showed us courage and dignity – even fun – in the face of adversity. My condolences to you, Lisa, and please know that we are here for you. xo Beth”.
The Charles Rich (Gos Blank) Autopsy concludes that none of the causes of his death were related to HIV or AIDS.
[…] here, is viewable here. We interviewed Gos Blank (a/k/a Charles Rich) in Episode 45 and posted a notice of his death as of November 3, 2013. We have not yet given Greek journalist Maria Pappagiannidou’s story, but […]