Paul Graham Popham | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1941 |
| Died | May 7, 1987 (aged 45)[1][2] New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Complications arising from AIDS |
| Alma mater | Portland State University |
| Known for | AIDS activist, Vietnam War veteran |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | ?–1969 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Bronze Star Medal |
Paul Graham Popham (October 6, 1941 – May 7, 1987) was an American gay rights activist who was a founder of the Gay Men's Health Crisis and served as its president from 1981 until 1985. He also helped found and was chairman of the AIDS Action Council, a lobbying organization in Washington.[3][4] He was the basis for the character of Bruce Niles in Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, which was one of the first plays to address the HIV/AIDS crisis.[5]
- ^ Rosentham, Andrew (May 8, 1987). "Paul Popham, 45, a founder of AIDS organization, dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ "Paul Popham, AIDS activist". Los Angeles Times. May 9, 1987. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ "Gay Men's Health Crisis records". New York Public Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ Graham, Jeff (January–February 2006). "25 years of AIDS and HIV: A look back — 1981–1986: In the Beginning..." The Body. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ "The Normal Heart study guide" (PDF). TimeLine Theatre. 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2014.