Prominent AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent has recently passed away, find out more about her life and her work below along with her parents, husband and net worth
Hydeia was born with HIV and overcame that adversity to become a leading voice in the fight against AIDS.
Who is Hydeia Broadbent as AIDS activist passed away, cause of death, bio, age, parents, husband, children and net worth
I’m devastated to hear about the passing of an incredible young woman, activist and hero Hydeia Broadbent. In 1992, I did a Nickelodeon special called “A Conversation with Magic”, and 7-year-old Hydeia and I made an incredible impact. Hydeia changed the world with her bravery,… pic.twitter.com/cwiohZTwbF
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 21, 2024
🕊️ 🙏🏾 Rest in Power nice girl. You were so sweet and had more strength than I'll ever know #ActUp #FightAIDS #HydeiaBroadbent @HydeiaBroadbent pic.twitter.com/Yzj4sAV8IR
— 👱🏾♀️ Blonde Ambixion🎵🎬✍🏾⚖️ (@_adrian_sean) February 21, 2024
Broadbent gained widespread attention for her activism when she appeared in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, aged just 12-years-old.
Hydeia Broadbent passes away
Hydeia Broadbent, who dedicated her life to bringing about awareness about HIV and AIDS, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Following her death, her father, Loren Broadbent, confirmed the news of her passing through a post on Facebook. He shared:
With great sadness, I must inform you all that our beloved friend, mentor, and daughter, Hydeia, passed away today after living with Aids since birth. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her life, Hydeia remained determined to spread hope and positivity through education around HIV/AIDS.”
Hydeia Broadbent Cause of death
Broadbent was a lifelong HIV/AIDS patient and eventually succumbed to the disease.
Hydeia Broadbent bio
Hydeia Broadbent was born on June 14, 1984, in Nevada, USA, with undiagnosed HIV. She was born to a drug-addicted mother who abandoned her at a Las Vegas hospital. A couple named Loren and Patricia Broadbent initially took her in as a foster child before eventually adopting her when she was three years old. However, just before her fourth birthday, her family discovered that she had been HIV-positive since birth, and had contracted AIDS. As a result, Hydeia experienced regular blood infections, pneumonia, and fungal infections in her brain while growing up.
It is claimed that she married her childhood friend, Tyler Small, who also had AIDS but nothing is officially confirmed. She didn’t have any children with her net worth between $500,000-1 million.
Age
Hydeia was just 39 years old when she passed away.
Hydeia Broadbent activism
Broadbent started out her work as an HIV/AIDS activist and public speaker at the young age of 6. She went on to speak at many events, including AIDS benefit concerts, documentaries, college campus education events, and talk shows. By the time she was 12, she had already appeared on popular national television programs like “Oprah,” “20/20,” “Good Morning America” and “A Conversation with Magic Johnson.” She also established the Hydeia L. Broadbent Foundation for which she received a Black Achievement Award from Jet magazine. She remained steadfast to her role of promoting awareness about HIV and AIDS till her death.