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“Let's face it, fashion was destroyed by HIV. People would just die like flies in the eighties. Then, my brother died of HIV, so I was shaken by it in a way that you cannot imagine. It has sadly been in my life ever since and affected it for such a long time. It won't let go. To me, it's a fight that's not finished. Of course, there are medicines that help, but half the world has no access to them.”

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Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni, born on December 23, 1967, is an Italian-French singer-songwriter. Known for her unique voice and talented songwriting, she has gained widespread recognition. She was also the wife of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. more

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