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  1. After six years of fighting AIDS with his own treatments, Ron Woodroof died of the disease on September 12, 1992, in Texas. His fight brought added awareness to the disease, and the awareness in turn helped countless victims find Woodroof and attain a level of help otherwise unavailable.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ron_WoodroofRon Woodroof - Wikipedia

    Ronald Dickson Woodroof (February 3, 1950 – September 12, 1992) was an American man who created what would become known as the Dallas Buyer's Club in March 1988, one of several such AIDS buyers clubs that sprang up at the time.

  3. Ron Woodroof, 1950-1992. Recording by Matthew McConaughey. Story by Irwin M. Rappaport. Photo by The Dallas Morning News. Ron Woodroof was an unlikely hero, but he rose to the occasion and became a lifeline for many people with AIDS in the Dallas area.

  4. Nov 1, 2013 · A month before Ronald Woodroof died of an AIDS-related illness in September 1992, screenwriter Craig Borten interviewed the proud Texan for a few days in the hopes of bringing his life to the...

  5. Sep 29, 2020 · After being diagnosed with AIDS and discovering that the FDA-approved treatment for the disease was killing him, the colorful Texas electrician fought for his life and the lives of other AIDS ...

  6. Aug 9, 1992 · In March 1990, Ron Woodroof hurried to organize his overseas smuggling kit. He was chasing that day's dream. There was $25,000 in small bills, the better for bribes.

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  8. Nov 3, 2013 · Ron died in either late September or early October. Did he let on that he was that close to the end? No, he was very vibrant, and very intense, and very coiled.

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