Charlie Sheen was diagnosed with HIV around 2011, but publicly disclosed his status in 2015. He has stated that he is unsure exactly how he contracted the virus but mentioned his drug-fueled lifestyle, including sexual encounters with men while using crack cocaine, as a contributing factor. Since his diagnosis, he has informed every sexual partner about his HIV status and has adhered to medication to manage the condition. Sheen also revealed that some individuals tried to extort money from him to keep his diagnosis secret, which eventually led to his public disclosure. He insists he has never knowingly transmitted the virus to anyone else.
