Wayde Dominguez, an emerging star known for his role in “Dangerous Minds,” also battled the disease in silence. His talent shone brightly until his untimely passing at the age of 32, just after sharing a touching moment with his co-star Elizabeth Berkley. Similarly, fashion designer Willie Smith, who revolutionized streetwear, succumbed to AIDS-related complications in 1987, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped the fashion landscape.
