In an exclusive interview with TODAY Show, Charlie Sheen announced that he is HIV-positive. Rumors have been circling around about a A-list celebrity who has been carrying the disease and slept with some of Hollywood's most famous actresses and personalities.

"It's a hard three letters to absorb. It's a turning point in one's life," the 50-year-old actor told Matt Lauer. The former Two and A Half Men star also said that he's confided his condition among his closest friends but paid off over $10-million to keep it a secret. His children were completely blindsided by his revelation.

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Following Charlie's bravery to come forward, here are other celebrities who have continued to live with HIV:

Magic Johnson

After Charlie Sheen's announcement, Magic Johnson was among the first to reach out a helping hand to the actor. Upon discovering his condition, Johnson abruptly ended his NBA career at the top of his game back in '91. At 56 years old, the NBA legend has bounced back and continues to be active as an analyst and an HIV awareness advocate.

Jim J. Bullock

The Too Close for Comfort star discovered he was HIV-positive at the height of his career in 1985. He later went public with his condition after 11 years and has been working steadily ever since. He made an appearance in the final season of "Glee."

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Andy Bell

The "Erasure" singer announced that he is living with HIV back in 2004. However, this didn't stop the star from moving forward. In fact, he continues to hold charity concerts for HIV awareness. In a recent statement, Bell said: "Being HIV-positive does not mean that you have AIDS. My life expectancy should be the same as anyone else's, so there's no need to panic."

Eazy E

The rapper's announcement stunned everyone after saying that he was dying of AIDS back in 1995. The "Boyz-n-the-Hood" star, whose real name is Eric Wright, wanted to be a cautionary tale especially during a time when very little was known about HIV. "I'm not religious, but wrong or right, that's me. I'm not saying this because I'm looking for a soft cushion wherever I'm heading. I just feel I've got thousands and thousands of young fans that have to learn about what's real when it comes to AIDS," he said.

Arthur Ashe

Arthur Ashe was one of the finest the world of tennis has ever seen. He was the very first black man to win in the Wimbledon and U.S. Open singles. The tennis legend contracted HIV during a blood transfusion for a bypass surgery in the mid '70s. He became one of the most iconic HIV activists in history and passed away in February 1993.

Liberace

One of Hollywood's most memorable showmen died in 1987 and made sure the secret of his condition was buried along with him. The press release about his death was attributed to heart failure. However, a California coroner reported that Liberace passed away from HIV-related pneumonia.

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