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Billy Bo: The first famous Greek to die of AIDS – His humble childhood, international career, and tragic end

Billy Bo — born Vasilis Kourkoumelis — died at just 33 years old on June 13, 1987, leaving behind a vibrant artistic legacy and a remarkable life story. His name returns to the spotlight on World AIDS Day, as he was the first well-known Greek figure to lose his life to the disease in the 1980s