How did Richmond get AIDS?

How did Richmond get AIDS?

Dodson said that Richmond, who was single, was diagnosed as having the disease in 1986 while hospitalized for pneumonia. “We would like to dispel any rumors as absolutely untrue that he contracted the disease through intravenous drug use, homosexual encounter or a blood transfusion,” Dodson said.

Is Tim Richmond still alive?

August 13, 1989Tim Richmond / Date of death

Is ARCA driver Tim Richmond related to Nascar Tim Richmond?

Timothy Richmond (born September 12, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series driving the No. 27 car for his team, Richmond Motorsports….Tim Richmond (racing driver, born 1998)

What Nascar driver died in the 80s?

14 NASCAR drivers have died at Daytona International Speedway, more than any other circuit….NASCAR Cup Series fatalities.

Where is Tim Richmond buried?

Ashland County Memorial Park, OHTim Richmond / Place of burial

What happened to race car driver Tim Richmond?

The death of race car driver Tim Richmond, who died last week after a long illness, was the result of complications of AIDS, according to a statement released yesterday by Richmond’s doctor. Richmond, 34, died Aug. 13 in Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Is Days of Thunder based on Tim Richmond?

The character was largely based on Dale Earnhardt, and Cruise’s Cole Trickle was a sketch of Tim Richmond. Randy Quaid was a slicker version of the team owner Rick Hendrick, and Robert Duvall’s crew chief Hogge was, as Hendrick said, “a better Harry Hyde than Harry Hyde ever was. That just blew me away.”

Where is Alan Kulwicki buried?

Saint Adalberts Cemetery / Polish Union Cemetery, Milwaukee, WIAlan Kulwicki / Place of burial

Has anyone ever died at Talladega?

14 NASCAR drivers have died at Daytona International Speedway, more than any other circuit….NASCAR Cup Series fatalities.

How old is Tim Richmond?

34 years (1955–1989)Tim Richmond / Age at death