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Timothy Ray Brown was credited as a translator. Born on March 11, 1966, Timothy Ray Brown was from Seattle, Washington, United States. Death is recorded on September 29, 2020, at the age of 54.
My Take
Timothy Ray Brown was listed as a translator, but that hardly captures him. He was the first person widely considered cured of HIV, known anonymously as 'the Berlin Patient' until he chose to step into the light in 2010. What moves me most is his reason: he didn't want to be the only one ever cured. Turning a private medical miracle into public hope took genuine courage, and he gave the rest of his life to that cause before passing in 2020. I hold deep respect for this quiet, unlikely hero whose single decision left a lasting beacon for medicine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Timothy Ray Brown
- Name (Japanese)
- ティモシー・レイ・ブラウン
- Reading
- てぃもしー・れい・ぶらうん
- Born
- March 11, 1966 – September 29, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- translator
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy%20Ray%20Brown
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19667296
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Timothy Ray Brown born?
Born March 11, 1966.
When did Timothy Ray Brown die?
Died September 29, 2020, aged 54.
Where was Timothy Ray Brown from?
Timothy Ray Brown was from Seattle, Washington, United States.
What did Timothy Ray Brown do?
Timothy Ray Brown worked as translator.
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