I had to overcome the name Rock. If I'd been as hip then as I am now, I would have never consented to be named Rock.

" Several days later Reagan sent a telegram to the Commitment to Life AIDS benefit in which he reiterated his position that his administration would make stopping the spread of AIDS a top priority. Hudson needed no fewer than 38 takes before successfully delivering his only line in the film. Though widely known as a leading man in the 1950s and 1960s (often starring in romantic comedies opposite Doris Day) Hudson is also recognized for dramatic roles in films such as Giant and Magnificent Obsession.

November 17 1925 – October 2 1985) was an American film and television actor. 93 m) tall actor was one of the most popular and well-known movie stars of the time. Hudson died in 1985 and was the first major celebrity to die from an AIDS-related illness.