| Birth: | Jan. 19, 1968 Tamaqua Schuylkill County Pennsylvania, USA | | Death: | Dec. 8, 1991 Fort Pierce St. Lucie County Florida, USA |  Medical Figure. She was infected with the AIDS virus by her dentist, Dr. David Acer, during routine dental surgery. Upon learning of her disease and fate, she testified before Congress and helped introduce the Bergalis Bill regarding medical professionals disclosure of being HIV positive. He story was followed extensively by all news outlets, as the AIDS scare was in its peak. She died from complications of AIDS at the age of 23. (bio by: Chris Hayes)
Search Amazon for Kimberly Bergalis | | | Burial:
Saints Peter and Paul RC Lithuanian Cemetery
Tamaqua Schuylkill County Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Hilltop | Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Chris Hayes Record added: Oct 31, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 8047229 |
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