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ABC host Karl Schmid reveals he’s HIV positive

By : MARIAH COOPER OF THE WASHINGTON BLADE, COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL LGBT MEDIA ASSOCIATION
March 27, 2018
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ABC correspondent Karl Schmid has come out as HIV positive after keeping his status secret for a decade.

The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based journalist is known for covering red carpet and gala events, such as the Academy Awards, for ABC7. He also was co-host of Logo’s “Operation: Vacation” from 2013 to 2014.

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