RIP to Erica Andrews (died of lung infection)

[Tina Francis]

Christ Almighty, people, someone beloved of the community has died...only on HA would this get turned into an opportunity for a fight and all kinds of nastiness...sheesh

[MrsKellyPierce]

Wendy you are up in arms over my suggestion there could be a number of reasons for lung infection besides HIV which many girls can get it from silicone in the chest..which was my point...but have nothing to say on people saying she had HIV..not once..but twice..

Your transparency is showing..

[WendyWilliams]

If you had said it as you just did "there are a number of reasons besides HIV related etc" then I would have NOT commented it was the suggestion that it could have been silicone.

Showing Ive always made it VERY clear what I think of you. However this was not a "cut" Kelly moment. I just thought your way of delivery could cause more damage with rumors.

Anyhow done with this as really taking away from the moment that the LGBT community lost someone.

[surf4490]

Put down you're handbags and untwist you're panties ,simple fact is far too many T-girls die too young and that should be your concern .The medical examiner's report will settle the subject ,so wait till then.

[sydburn9]

Very sad news, damn ! RIP beauty !

[jm813]

So she was HIV positive??

[fab]

Socked to hear the sad news. Sorely missed. RIP, Erica. An absolute star. x

[TSLoverIB]

From the different comments, it appears that way jm.
Never the less, all other comments are correct , it is sad.
RIP

[MrsKellyPierce]

She was not HIV positive..will you all stop that rumor..

It's so annoying anytime a trans person dies of anything other than murder or a car accident you all assume oh it must of been HIV!

[TSLoverIB]

This is what was stated

Kelly, why on earth is it rude or disrespectful to state the cause of the lung infection was HIV-related? I spoke to one of her close friends today who confirmed this was indeed the case. The lung infection had nothing to do with silicone. Those who were truly close to Erica apparently know this.

Why jump into a defensive state of denial? That benefits no one. Instead, all of us who participate in this growing community should use this situation as a learning opportunity and a teachable moment.