Liberace!

Description

Wladziu Valentino Liberace was an American pianist, singer and actor. At the height of his fame in the 1950s to 1970s, he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world with established concert residencies in Las Vegas. He embraced a flamboyant lifestyle of excess both on and off the stage. Liberace was secretly diagnosed HIV positive in August 1985 and died February 4, 1987.

Join me for an intimate look at one of America's greatest entertainers, his tragic death from HIV/ AIDS and his legacy.

Instructor Biography

Murray Norcross, M.D., M.P.H., is a 30-year career U.S. Navy medical officer and family physician who has served in the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm and the Global War on Terror. An eyewitness to many historic events of the past 30 years, Murray served two staff tours in Washington, D.C., deployed in support of several Joint Task Forces, and was stationed overseas for six years, split between Bahrain and Japan. Murray holds master’s degrees in international relations, public health and health care administration. He is an avid photographer, writer, researcher, artist and lifelong learner.