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David Kirby's mother Kay holds a photograph of her son - taken by Ohio-based photographer Art Smith - before AIDS-related illnesses developed. Photo: Therese Frare/ LIFE Magazine

Diaries of Images: the contribution of a portrait to the debate on HIV/AIDS in the...

30 years ago, activist David Kirby passed away. His moment of death was captured by photographer Therese Frare and helped to shed light on the issue at a time of hostile treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS.