Ryan White on CBS West 57th St.

[@seanwebb2614]

Very tough to watch him. The guy really loved life. Makes me feel like I haven't made the best use of my own.

[@8QQ8]

What a smart and kind boy he was! Breaks my heart. Gone too soon.

[@maliikprior5243]

Agreed

[@melvinadally4337]

😢

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

That poor kid was so wise beyond his years and so forgiving to those unbelievably ignorant and hateful cruel parents and even try to make excuses for them Ryan was 10 times the human being they would ever hope to be

[@ivezb]

Very well spoken boy...RIP Ryan😔

[@deeliciousgrapes]

I'm over here choked up. All he wanted to do was to be a normal kid, go to school and be accepted. With all of what he went through, he never had a bad word to say about anyone nor be a victim. I was very little when this happened but I remember him very well.

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Still, my hero to this very day, Thank You, Mr.White, RIP.

[@darlenewells2510]

He was so brave. God bless his beautiful soul.

[@Alaninbroomfield]

Thank you for posting this. I was a 20 year old service worker when I first read of Ryan White from that People Magazine mentioned in your post here. I remember Ryan White. I will not forget him or dismiss the time he had here on this Earth. I salute you Mr. White.

[@ThatGurlRiRi77]

Sheri Lene Williams The first time I saw his story as a kid it made me sad. Ryan was one of the most kind hearted human being ever. It’s sad that he had to endure mistreatment. He was very handsome and smart. I just wish he never got sick and had to suffer. Today he could have been someone’s husband or dad today. God is a good God. Continue to Rest In Peace Ryan 😢😢😢😢😢

[@jm.3617]

I can’t express how grateful I am to have found this video. I’ve loved Ryan for so many years and truly admired his life’s work. I really wanted to see an interview with him and this is more than I could ever have asked for. This dear young man will be one of the first people I look for after this world is in the rear view mirror.

[@spencertheg23]

This is what ignorance looks like. He didn’t deserve to be treated like that.

[@princeofpop8]

Spencer Gilchrest Yeah, the whole community of Kokomo back then should be ashamed of themselves for all the ignorance and prejudice they cause on Ryan, but when the house got shot at, the White family were like “That’s it! We’re getting the hell out of Kokomo!”. I’m glad that both Elton John and Michael Jackson became friends with Ryan and able to help him whenever they can to keep him alive.

[@Greencloud8]

Ryan discussed his Feelings toward how everyone was treating him in this video

[@seanwebb605]

@@princeofpop8 It was a BB gun, not a rifle or hand gun. People with HIV/AIDS were treated poorly in Kokomo and many other communities across Canada and the U.S. Not specific to him. That doesn't meant that it was right, but it is common in epidemics of infectious diseases. There were also those who stood up for Ryan in Kokomo. They suffered the abuse with him.

[@anonymousanonymous4238]

@@seanwebb605 it's the same type of thing with a lot of people with mental illness or even mild autism or what not.

[@seanwebb605]

@@anonymousanonymous4238 In terms of how the individual is treated? Yes, I see similarities.

[@Tanja060100]

He was such a wonderful and handsome youg man who had so many years ahead of him,years he did not reach....Rest in peace Ryan! Thank you for giving Aids a face in such a wonderful way.

[@CommonwealthParanorm]

I would highly recommend everyone read Ryan's book entitled "Ryan White: My Own Story". I have it and I've read it numerous times. He was such an inspiration to many.

[@xoxocessa]

His exhibit at the Children's Museum scared me as a kid, but the reason why it scared was because I didn't know what it was or, really, who Ryan was. I had to push forward and educate myself on what AIDS was and what hemophilia was. At 12, I got his book for Christmas and I'm 24 now, and I've read that book cover to cover so many times, it's so worn. This is why education is so important! Fear and lack of education are the 2 main catalysts for chaos and hysteria.

[@lakyle4685]

R.I.P. Ryan White, you will never be forgotten. Thank you Jeanne for sharing your beloved son with us.

[@redwolf196]

Rest in peace beautiful boy 🙏❤️

[@rihannahcariaga1215]

Gosh im shedding tears.

[@pyt7778]

My God, what an inspiration he was!! So mature beyond his years! I hope all the kids that ostracised Ryan are now teaching their own kids the actual facts and to show compassion and empathy, I get it was a scary disease and not much was known but to make him feel so worthless was just heartbreaking!!

[@crystaldodge9273]

I missed you so much my best friend Ryan Wayne White

[@Ashlie_Boothe]

Crystal Dodge You knew him?

[@Greencloud8]

U knew him?

[@sufferyetgain]

Crystal Dodge you know him?

[@carriewhite2378]

It's shame he died. Never be forgotten

[@tiffanyrobertson4205]

That other little boy on stage with Ryan is my uncle!

[@seanwebb605]

Jason Robertson is missed too.

[@tiffanyrobertson4205]

@@seanwebb605 thank u

[@Beachgrl1717]

This breaks my heart about what Ryan had to endure during those times! So much was new and unknown. People reacting from fear of the unknown were inflicting so much cruelty on him and his family. I am HiV + and was diagnosed in 1992. With the meds they have now, HIV + is now managed pretty much like Diabetes. As long as you stay on your meds, it is managed well. I owe a lot to this BRAVE young man!!

[@ArielBauderKlay]

11:42 I was REALLY blessed with Tim, who lived 7.5 years ago being diagnosed HIV positive without treatment.

[@carolinasuastegui2208]

despite the many obstacles he had to face he was a very brave, intelligent and down to earth boy. miss you Ryan, thank you for educating us about this terrible disease. you are truly missed. I will never forget you. rest in paradise 💕

[@seanwebb605]

Awareness yes, education.......not so much.

[@Sincerity028]

Sad I remember watching his story on tv I was like 4-5yrs old sad

[@annwilkiemeyer7655]

I really hate All of the ignorance, RIP Ryan White

[@sufferyetgain]

6:57 he picked his own cemetery and everything

[@seanwebb605]

They ended up burying him in a different cemetery.

[@ArielBauderKlay]

So hard to see Ryan so thin! He died not long after this aired. My husband Tim lived just as long after his diagnosis, dying of AIDS in 1995, three years after Ryan White's passing. He helped make the Ryan White Act possible, which paid for Tim and I to have people help me care for Tim at home. Tim and Ryan grew up in the same town, even went to the same church. I'd like to think about Ryan being at the pearly gate to welcome Tim home.

[@rvegas81]

I remember years ago when I interned at channel 8 in Indianapolis. Reporters talked about this being one of the most heart breaking stories that they ever covered. It was before my time. I hate see this having loved ones whose survived through this. It’s a shame. He would have been alive today.

[@levford5730]

R.I.P Ryan White, he will not be forgotten. ❤

[@drakawinkle584]

The movie they mentioned is excellent. I watched it recently. It's either on Hulu or Netflix

[@kimanikihika402]

i hv ur podcast in my phone as a ringtone.forever in my hrt

[@DaleRobby]

I was looking for my friend ryan playing the white stripes. This is so sad.

[@queenempress2541]

This is what being on the wrong side of history looks like. I wonder what all the ignorant fear mongering hateful people thinks of themselves now.. Warrior Ryan. You would never be forgotten.

[@thebergbok8279]

I was watching with tears in my eyes. His voice is soo young for his age but mentally he is totally adult in his reasoning. What a tragedy to befall a young kid with his life before him. 50 years on, R.I.P. kid..

[@tanyastamant]

I had forgotten how ignorant people were back then. Such a strong and decent young man. He didn't deserve to be treated the way that he was. I've always admired his strength.

[@LadyL31786]

I think if Ryan was still alive, I’d feel he’d make one hell of a social worker or a lawyer, fighting for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. Hell, I’d bet he’d be a Congressman fighting! For anyone who hasn’t seen his movie, I’d suggest you see it! It’s a tear jerker!!! Hell, you’ll need at least 2 boxes of Kleenex!

[@kevincassidy7233]

Yes, that is sad. Blood samples were not tested for HIV back then as they are now. And even with HIV, people now can survive with medication preventing it from progressing into AIDS. Magic Johnson was diagnosed little more than a year after Ryan's death, and he's still alive today.

[@seanwebb605]

@@kevincassidy7233 That's a little simplistic regarding testing blood samples.

[@lloydbanks3684]

My heart hurt to know about this......please show more love

[@ArielBauderKlay]

5:17 Man, my husband Tim LOVED Elton John and like Ryan, Tim found much of his support from the LGBT community. Thank God, we also found an amazing church a year before he died who also accepted him

[@deanbrandt2748]

Rest in peace Ryan. You are with the angels now.

[@bluejem1315]

He was a very brave kid , may be rest in peace.

[@MrSodium271]

Illness and hardship will make you a wiser and braver man

[@P51D-Mustang]

Such a great looking kid!😇

[@user-le4tl3uu4j]

Not much has changed in Indiana!

[@luisaaraujo8395]

so sad he died so young and lived allmost all his life felling seek

[@kellysuzanne976]

Rip Ryan

[@tillymcdonagh2306]

Why does everyone have to be cruel to one of other especially to Ryan white for having aids it’s disgusting 😭😡

[@ninorcairam]

Ryan White is a true American hero

[@rachelames5894]

rip ryan white

[@Zitronensindsauer]

5:05 ironic how he's posing with charlie sheen

[@seanwebb605]

It's not irony. That's not what the word means.

[@seanwebb605]

@mike wazowski What is the real issue?

[@Zitronensindsauer]

@@seanwebb605 well sheen being hiv-positive is definitely a form of situational irony

[@seanwebb605]

@@Zitronensindsauer No. It's not at all.

[@Zitronensindsauer]

@@seanwebb605 well expain ur view

[@joehughes3413]

People back then and now is some of the ignorent people in the world because today you still find that they think they can catch aids just by sitting by them or touching them. Go knows this breaks my heart because i remember when all this happend and when he died and was buried. God bless him always . He his a beautiful angel in heaven always. God bless his family always

[@sumguy2581]

I still have people who won't cut my hair. I've even had a nurse in the ER refuse to treat me because she was getting married in a week. This was in 2012!

[@mike_9_825]

That's terrible 😔

[@adriennesmith2133]

I hope you are doing well.

[@shannonelaine3556]

I am so sorry sum guy you have to deal with such horrible people. hugs. Hope you are doing ok

[@melissameyers1869]

That's horrible .... The Hiv Aids clinic here is called the Ryan White Clinic

[@WALES1154]

So brave.....

[@lacq851]

Cuantos años se murio y ahorita cuantos años tiene

[@griseldaenderle1701]

A los 18 años murió y tendría en este año 47 años

[@carolvillines7616]

Resting in heavens light and love!

[@ThePrettyKarma]

💜🦋💜

[@gindywilliams1045]

What an amazing and brave young man he was who did not deserve to be treated like this by anyone I would have gladly like to have been able to call him my friend what an honor that would have been some people are so full of hate venom and ignorance and that’s the type of people who need and should be ostracized by others so sad that he lost his life far to soon oh how lucky heaven is to have such a sweet beautiful soul among all the other angels there the world truly lost an amazing young man the day god called him home god bless and be with his family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Bubbalicious__x]

oh my...the ignorance of those people...im glad that lady jill made her school understand what he had and then everyone became more understanding and respectable towards him...shame the kids parents wernt like that..but hey...

[@TheRealClassPresident]

what year did this aire?

[@superman31172]

So much crap Ryan had to take, someone even killed his dog

[@lynncohen2897]

Where did you hear about someone killing his dog. I don’t think it’s true. His dog slept in his bed after he died.

[@zt1053]

Why is there not any outrage in how he got aids in the first place.

[@seanwebb605]

There was plenty of outrage when he and others like him were infected.

[@katarzyba]

Poland ❤🇵🇱

[@debbieschultz9768]

The ignorance is somewhat justified. We knew very little about AIDS in the early eighties, however, violence is unacceptable. He was so brave having to deal with everything he did. In my eyes he’s a hero!! RIP Ryan. ❤️🙏

[@truedutchroyalty]

After all these decades there is still no cure for the ignorance of Americans.

[@dawnbailey6336]

Donald trump also went to Ryan whites home with Michael Jackson the day he died

[@seanwebb605]

Yes. And now the entire president's HIV/AIDs advisory panel has been dissolved. The man is a monster.

[@Dave-tx1um]

AZT is the killer.

[@seanwebb605]

Not true.

[@seanwebb605]

@ShayQueen Nonsense