An A-list actor is reportedly diagnosed with HIV have emerged. While no names have been revealed, it is feared the actor kept the information away from his love interests, and could face legal action should his name be divulged.
The actor, whose identity was not revealed, has a reputation in the industry for womanizing with a long list of previous girlfriends, Radar Online claimed.
The list of former girlfriends is said to include a religious movies star, a TV star, an award-winning actress, a glamor model and media personality, according to The Sun. An insider who spoke to the British publication said, this actor's health issues have now become common knowledge in the industry, adding "this is something he has known for a number of years."
The actor is preparing for legal action, which he could face by women who claim that he knowingly put them at risk of contracting HIV, the publication reported. Many of his friends have reportedly advised the actor to face the situation head-on and admit to the condition publicly. The actor who has kept his condition a secret is reportedly fearful that his condition will define his career.
The news comes just months after former 1980s child star Danny Pintauro, 39, of "Who's The Boss" fame revealed that he had contracted HIV, and had been living with the condition for more than 10 years.
Pintauro said he came out publicly to support others who faced a similar situation. He said that since coming out with his condition he had received support from his former co-stars including Alyssa Milano, Judith Light and Tony Danza when he told them about his health.