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Rock Hudson's all-American handsomeness and natural charm made him one of the 1950s' biggest stars in romantic comedies with Doris Day and melodramas with Douglas Sirk where his ability to suggest depth beneath surface perfection created compelling characters. His later television work and courageous public battle with AIDS transformed him from matinee idol to respected advocate while his posthumous revelations about his private life added poignancy to his screen performances. The actor's career reflected both the possibilities and limitations of Hollywood's golden age star system.
