Michael Kearns, ‘Cheers’ actor and AIDS activist, dies at 76

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Michael Kearns, an actor who appeared in “Cheers” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” and became a prominent HIV/AIDS activist, died at age 76. (Getty Images)

Michael Kearns, an actor and director who became a prominent voice during the AIDS crisis after publicly announcing his HIV-positive status on national television, died Monday at age 76, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Karen Ocamb, a friend, reported his death. A specific cause was not immediately available.

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