1. Home
  2. / Arthur Ashe
  3. / What was the cause of Ashe's death?

What was the cause of Ashe's death?

  • AIDS-related pneumonia

  • Heart attack

  • Cancer

  • Stroke

Answer

AIDS-related pneumonia was the cause of Arthur Ashe's death. Ashe, a renowned tennis player, was diagnosed with HIV in 1988 after receiving a blood transfusion during heart surgery. Despite keeping his condition private for several years, he eventually went public with his diagnosis in 1992. Ashe's death in 1993 brought attention to the growing AIDS crisis and highlighted the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
Smashing Through History: The Arthur Ashe Quiz Challenge

Smashing Through History: The Arthur Ashe Quiz Challenge

Take the Arthur Ashe Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox