15 Celebrities Who Passed Away From AIDS
Fela Kuti
Fela, the king of the Afrobeat, spread awareness through his politically-conscience music. His upbeat songs drew international acclaim and attention as he sang about European colonialism and government corruption in his native Nigeria. Marrying 27 of his dancers, Fela was known for his love of women. He died of AIDS in 1997 at the age of 58.