In 1996, he was diagnosed HIV positive. Flamboyantly camp, he brushed aside questions about his sexuality. He never married. Ray died on November 14, 2003, aged 41, from complications …

Aug 3, 2025 · Following the time, Anthony shared his flat with a adult actress and later found to be a HIV positive. On the one hand, he was not married, while on the other hand, he was not at …

Jul 6, 2022 · When Gene landed his role on Fame, his life began taking a turn for the better. Only prob’ was that some of his family seemingly didn’t make that transition with him…and instead …

Dec 27, 2023 · Doris was famously married to Gene Anthony Ray, the renowned dancer and actor best known for his role as Leroy Johnson in the 1980 film Fame and its TV series spinoff.

Oct 30, 2023 · In June 2003, Ray suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and unable to speak. He returned to New York City to live with his mother and receive medical care.

Dec 1, 2015 · Among friends, though, Ray was completely open about his sexuality. During interviews conducted at this time, Ray seemed guarded about some aspects of his private life …

Sep 23, 2024 · He suffered a stroke in 2003."Flamboyantly camp, he brushed aside questions about his sexuality. He never married." In 2001 Marco Papa, an Italian artist, tried to trace …

Actor/Choreographer. He is best remembered for his role as 'Leroy Johnson' in the film, "Fame" in 1980, and in the television series by the same name from 1982 to 1987. He appeared in the …

Like his character in the film, Ray had never had professional dance training but had an abundance of raw talent. In 1982, he toured Britain to perform with other Fame (1980) cast …

“Flamboyantly camp, he brushed aside questions about his sexuality. He never married.” In 2001 Marco Papa, an Italian artist, tries to trace Gene Anthony Ray to involve him in his art project …