Ryan White
American AIDS spokesperson and "poster boy" (1971–1990)
1971 — 1990
Quick Facts
Profession
American AIDS spokesperson and "poster boy" (1971–1990)
Born
December 6, 1971
Died
1990 (age ~19)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, student
United StatesBorn in KokomoDied in Indianapolis
1971
Born in Kokomo (1971-12-06)
1990
Died in Indianapolis
About
Ryan Wayne White was an American teenager from Kokomo, Indiana, who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States after his school barred him from attending classes following a diagnosis of AIDS.
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Who is Ryan White?+
Ryan Wayne White was an American teenager from Kokomo, Indiana, who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States after his school barred him from attending classes following a diagnosis of AIDS.
What does the name Ryan mean?+
The name Ryan means "unisex given name. Etymology: From Ryan, from -.". It is of English origin.
When was Ryan White born?+
Ryan White was born on December 6, 1971.
When did Ryan White die?+
Ryan White died in 1990, at approximately 19 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From Ryan, from -.
The name Ryan is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From Ryan, from -.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Ryan
Ryan — December 6, 1971
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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