Friday, August 9, 2013

R.I.P. Sean Sasser

RIP: Sean Sasser, 44, died of the rare cancer mesothelioma. His friend Judd Winick announced Sasser's death on Tuesday evening via Twitter

AIDS Activist and Real World star Sean Sasser has died at the age of 44 of mesothelioma (a rare and deadly form of lung cancer).  He leaves behind his loving family and husband.  

Though he wasn't a full cast member, his romance with cast mate and AIDS victim Pedro Zamora touched viewers hearts brought talk of AIDS to the forefront.  Sean had since been a vocal activist in the fight against AIDS and an important educator about the realities of living with HIV.  

God bless.

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