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Randy Shilts (August 8, 1951 – February 17, 1994) was an American journalist and author. After studying journalism at the University of Oregon , Shilts began working as a reporter for both The Advocate and the San Francisco Chronicle , as well as for San Francisco Bay Area television stations.
Jun 3, 2021 · Randy Martin Shilts was born in Davenport, Iowa, on August 8, 1951. Shilts was the third of six sons born to Bud and Norma Shilts. He was raised in a politically conservative and religious ...
Jun 6, 2024 · Randy Shilts, just 42 years old, died of AIDS in February of 1994. His funeral drew anti-gay activists from across the country. And 30 years later his legacy is still very much a part of San ...
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Feb 17, 2004 · Randy Shilts was the third of six boys born to Bud and Norma Shilts, of Aurora, Ill. His mother was an alcoholic, and he had "a childhood in which I was beaten and emotionally abused," he later wrote.
Aug 25, 2019 · A biography of Randy Shilts, the first openly gay reporter to cover gay issues for a mainstream outlet and the author of And the Band Played On, a definitive book on the AIDS epidemic. Learn how Shilts combined his journalistic integrity, his nose for stories, and his commitment to truth telling in the face of homophobia and death.
Feb 18, 1994 · Randy Shilts, the author of best-selling books on AIDS and gay issues and a newspaper reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle, died yesterday at his home in Guerneville, Calif. He was 42 and also ...
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Dec 18, 2023 · Learn how Randy Shilts, who died 30 years ago, became a pioneer in covering gay issues as a journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and author of "And the Band Played On". Discover his achievements, challenges and legacy as a UO alumnus and a gay activist.
