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Revealed his HIV status on Entertainment Tonight (1981) before it could be revealed by any tabloids.

Turned from career in medicine to acting while a student at Memphis State Univ.

Survived by his life partner, Sean Blue (they were dating since 1995); his parents, Dr. William and Virginia Jeter of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; his brother, William; and four sisters: Virginia, Amanda, Emily, and Larie.

Won an Emmy for his portrayal of fragile math teacher Herman Stiles on शाम की छाया (1990).

Won Broadway's 1990 Tony as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for "Grand Hotel, The Musical."

Joined an all-star cast for a tribute to Stephen Sondheim in Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1993). He performed with James Naughton in a duet called "Waiting for the Girls". (10 June 1992).