Rock Hudson dies of AIDS¶
Rock Hudson dies of AIDS happened in 1985. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Hudson was the first major celebrity to die from an AIDS-related illness, on October 2, 1985, at age 59
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Hudson#Illness_and_death
Impact by generation (1985)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1985 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 85–102 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 72–84 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 61–71 | working–retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 40–60 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 21–39 | college–working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 5–20 | school–college |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | newborn–4 | — |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04