Holly Johnson recalls being "canceled" after revealing HIV status: "It was a bit like living in a desert"

Holly Johnson: 'I had to learn to travel light' after revealing HIV status

Holly Johnson has spoken candidly about the impact of revealing his HIV status on his life, saying it was "a bit like living in a desert".

The Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer was diagnosed with HIV in 1991 and went public with his status in 1994.

In an interview with BBC News, Johnson said that after revealing his status, he felt like he had been "canceled".

"It was a bit like living in a desert," he said. "You're on your own, you're an outcast, you're a pariah."

Johnson said that he had to learn to "travel light" after revealing his HIV status.

"I had to learn to live with the fact that I was going to be judged by people," he said.

"I had to learn to live with the fact that people were going to be afraid of me."

Johnson said that he is now in a good place in his life and is grateful for the support of his family and friends.

"I'm very lucky to have the people I have around me," he said.

"I'm very grateful for the life I have."

Holly Johnson's HIV diagnosis

Holly Johnson was diagnosed with HIV in 1991, at a time when there was a lot of fear and stigma surrounding the virus.

In 1994, Johnson decided to go public with his status in an interview with The Sun newspaper.

At the time, Johnson said that he wanted to help break down the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS.

The impact of Holly Johnson's HIV revelation

Holly Johnson's decision to go public with his HIV status was a brave one.

At the time, there was still a lot of fear and stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS.

Johnson's revelation helped to break down the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS and showed that people with HIV could live full and happy lives.

Holly Johnson's life today

Holly Johnson is now in a good place in his life.

He is grateful for the support of his family and friends and is enjoying his life to the full.

Johnson is an inspiration to many people living with HIV and AIDS.