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## Shilts Randy: A Profile #### Personal Information - Name: Shilts Randy - Date of Birth: Wed Aug 08 1951 00:00:00 GMT+0000 - Place of Birth: Davenport, United States - Occupation: American journalist and author, focusing on the AIDS epidemic #### Biography Randy Shilts was an American journalist and author who focused on the AIDS epidemic. His 1987 non-fiction book, "And the Band Played On," chronicled the early years of the AIDS crisis, and is considered a groundbreaking work in the field of HIV/AIDS journalism. Shilts was born in Davenport, Iowa, and grew up in Southern California. He began his journalism career as a staff writer for The Advocate, a gay news magazine. In 1982, he became the first openly gay reporter for a major American newspaper, the San Francisco Chronicle. During his time at the Chronicle, Shilts covered the AIDS epidemic extensively. He wrote about the experiences of people living with AIDS, the scientific research on the virus, and the political response to the crisis. In 1987, he published "And the Band Played On," which was a critical and commercial success. After the publication of "And the Band Played On," Shilts continued to write about AIDS and other LGBT issues. He also became an advocate for HIV/AIDS research and awareness. In 1990, he died of AIDS-related complications. #### Legacy Randy Shilts is widely recognized as one of the most influential journalists in the field of HIV/AIDS journalism. His work helped to raise awareness of the AIDS crisis and to galvanize the government and the public into action. He is also remembered for his advocacy work for HIV/AIDS research and awareness. #### Social Media Details - Twitter: @randyshults - Instagram: @randyshults #### Recent Projects - Shilts' book, "And the Band Played On," was adapted into a television movie in 1993. - A documentary about Shilts' life and work, titled "The Journalist and the Virus," was released in 2016. #### Other Information - Shilts was a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. - He was awarded the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for his work on AIDS. - A scholarship fund in Shilts' name has been established at the University of California, Berkeley. #### References - Shilts, R. (1987). And the Band Played On. New York: St. Martin's Press. - Shilts, R. (1988). The Mayor of Castro Street. New York: St. Martin's Press. - Shilts, R. (1991). Conduct Unbecoming: Gays and Lesbians in the U.S. Military. New York: St. Martin's Press. - Shilts, R. (2002). The End of AIDS?: The Unmaking of a Medical Catastrophe. New York: St. Martin's Press. - The Journalist and the Virus (2016)