Charlie Sheen Reveals He Is HIV Positive

Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen has revealed he is HIV positive during a live interview on American television.

It was announced on Monday that the Two And A Half Men star would be appearing on NBC to make a "revealing personal announcement".

The star told host Matt Lauer that he was diagnosed four years ago when he was very ill and thought he in fact had a brain tumour.

"I am here to admit I am HIV-positive and I have to put a stop to the onslaught and barrage of attacks and sub-truths that are threatening the health of so many others," he said.

Sheen said he has been forced to pay people who knew he had the disease and tried to blackmail him.

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