AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
Terence ‘Terry’ Madeley, a London-born actor, received a positive HIV diagnosis in 1985 after long grappling with a decline in his health. Despite the inevitable challenges, Terry remained steadfast in his magnanimous relationship with his long-term partner, Peter, and vowed to outlive the AIDS virus. In February 1987, during ‘AIDS Week’ on UK television, Terry made a brave decision to disclose his condition publicly, with his mother Lil’ standing by his side. A documentary, produced in collaboration with the BBC and presenter Pattie Coldwell, was underway to tell his story. Tragically, Terry passed away before filming was completed, but the captured footage enabled the BBC and Pattie to release Remember Terry in December 1987. The documentary proved instrumental in raising awareness and fostering tolerance towards HIV/AIDS during a crucial period.
Documentary: ‘Remember Terry’, aired 17th December 1987 ©BBC
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Evening Standard 18 Dec 1987
Terence ‘Terry’ Thomas Madeley was born on 25th December 1945 in Lambeth, London, to John Thomas Madeley and Lilian Martha Truelove. He was the third child in the family, following his two older sisters, Pamela and Diane. After the death of his father John in 1955, Lilian remarried, in 1956 to Reginald Alexander, and Terry gained a younger sister named Karen.
Terry died at St. Thomas Hospital London on the 27th October 1987 with his long-term partner Peter by his side.
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