Arthur Ashe, born on 10 July 1943, in Richmond, Virginia, was an iconic American tennis player and humanitarian. He made history as the first African-American male to win the U.S. Open in 1968, the Australian Open in 1970, and Wimbledon in 1975, breaking racial barriers in the sport. Beyond his athletic achievements, Ashe was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice, using his platform to address issues such as apartheid in South Africa and educational inequities. Tragically, Ashe's life was cut short when he died on 06 February 1993, due to AIDS-related complications, having contracted HIV from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. His legacy endures through his contributions to tennis, his advocacy for social change, and the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS.
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