The Tragic Death Of Creedence Clearwater Revival's Tom Fogerty - Grunge
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It was reported that Fogerty's tuberculosis was a complication from the AIDS virus, which he acquired from a tainted blood transfusion during back surgery.
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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/hugefuckingdeal on 2023-07-04 15:55:45+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that in the 1980s, Tom Fogerty, rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, underwent back surgery, and was given a blood transfusion that was not screened for HIV causing him to become infected with the virus. He later contracted AIDS and died from tuberculosis.